DocumentCode
910967
Title
A Hybrid Maximum Likelihood Position Computer for Scintillation Cameras
Author
Clinthorne, Neal H. ; Rogers, W. Leslie ; Shao, Lingxiong ; Koral, Kenneth F.
Author_Institution
University of Michigan, Division of Nuclear Medicine, 3480 Kresge III, Box 552, Ann Arbor, MI. 48109-552
Volume
34
Issue
1
fYear
1987
Firstpage
97
Lastpage
101
Abstract
Maximum likelihood (ML) estimators offer advantages of improved spatial resolution and linearity over traditional position estimates in position sensitive detectors. We have constructed a two board, multibus based hybrid position computer capable of performing the ML estimate at SPECT countrates. In addition, the board can implement any estimate linear in the photomultiplier tube outputs.
Keywords
Cameras; Linearity; Maximum likelihood detection; Maximum likelihood estimation; Photomultipliers; Position sensitive particle detectors; Resistors; Solid scintillation detectors; Spatial resolution; Vectors;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Nuclear Science, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9499
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/TNS.1987.4337309
Filename
4337309
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