DocumentCode
808877
Title
Automated phantom assay system
Author
Sisk, D.R. ; Nichols, L.L. ; Olsen, P.C.
Author_Institution
Pacific Northwest Lab., Richland, VA, USA
Volume
39
Issue
5
fYear
1992
fDate
10/1/1992 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
1371
Lastpage
1373
Abstract
An automated phantom assay system developed for assaying phantoms spiked with minute quantities of radionuclides is described. The system includes a computer-controlled linear-translation table that positions the phantom at exact distances from a spectrometer. A multichannel analyzer (MCA) interfaces with a computer to collect gamma spectral data. Signals transmitted between the controller and MCA synchronize data collection and phantom positioning. Measured data are then stored on disk for subsequent analysis. The automated system allows continuous unattended operation and ensures reproducible results
Keywords
biomedical equipment; diagnostic radiography; automated phantom assay system; computer-controlled linear-translation table; data collection; gamma spectral data; multichannel analyzer; phantom positioning; Automatic control; Calibration; Detectors; Face detection; Germanium; Imaging phantoms; Laboratories; Manufacturing; Radioactive materials; Spectroscopy;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Nuclear Science, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9499
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/23.173208
Filename
173208
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