Title :
Monte Carlo optimization of SiPM readout configurations for continuous LYSO blocks
Author :
Aguiar, Pablo ; Lois, Cristina ; Couce, Beatriz ; Iglesias, Alfredo
Author_Institution :
Fundacion IDICHUS, Complexo Hospitalario Univ. de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
fDate :
Oct. 30 2010-Nov. 6 2010
Abstract :
Monte Carlo simulations were carried out in order to evaluate the performance of readout solutions for monolithic LYSO blocks, considering several 2D array configurations of discrete SiPMs. Results were compared to conventional multianode PMT readout. Our findings show that a detector module based on an array of 8×8 discrete SiPM may lead to better energy resolution and comparable spatial resolution. Our work shows the feasibility of using discrete SiPMs as readout for monolithic scintillator-based detector modules.
Keywords :
Monte Carlo methods; elemental semiconductors; image resolution; photodetectors; photomultipliers; positron emission tomography; readout electronics; silicon; silicon radiation detectors; 2D array configurations; Monte Carlo optimization; PET; SiPM readout configurations; continuous LYSO blocks; detector module; monolithic scintillator-based detector modules; multianode PMT readout; photodetection efficiency; silicon photomultiplier; spatial resolution; Arrays; Detectors; Monte Carlo methods; Optical coupling; Photonics; Positron emission tomography; Spatial resolution; Monte Carlo simulation; PET/SPECT detectors; instrumentation;
Conference_Titel :
Nuclear Science Symposium Conference Record (NSS/MIC), 2010 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Knoxville, TN
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-9106-3
DOI :
10.1109/NSSMIC.2010.5874490
