Point dose profile measurements using solid-state detectors in characterization of Computed Tomography systems

Existing solid-state detectors for point dose measurements are typically mounted in a package with a high Z material acting as the back contact causing unsymmetrical response. In the Computed Tomography (CT) dose profile application this is a major drawback. A new silicon detector has been constructed without this disturbing element. The new detector has been mounted in a cylindrical tube and its characteristics are presented in this paper. The conclusion is that this new detector design is a major improvement for correct dose and dose profile measurements in CT systems.