| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1825579 | Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section A: Accelerators, Spectrometers, Detectors and Associated Equipment | 2011 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
The use of Silicon Photo-Multipliers (SiPMs) as photon detectors in Positron Emission Tomography (PET) modules offers significant advantages over conventional light sensors, including application in a magnetic field, better resolution and easier operation. Different types of SiPMs have been tested: Photonique, 2.1×2.1 mm2, Hamamatsu 3×3 mm2 and STMicroelectronics 3.5×3.5 mm2. Dark noise, surface sensitivity, photon detection efficiency and linearity at low light intensities have been measured. A LYSO crystal was coupled to a SiPM to test the performance as a photon detector for PET. We will present the results of the measurements for different samples and types.
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Authors
R. Verheyden, H. Chagani, R. Dolenec, R. Pestotnik, P. Križan, S. Korpar, A. Stanovnik,