Development of an optical fiber based MR compatible gamma camera for SPECT/MRI system
Project/Area Number |
23659598
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Research Category |
Grant-in-Aid for Challenging Exploratory Research
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Allocation Type | Multi-year Fund |
Research Field |
Radiation science
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Research Institution | Nagoya University (2012) Kobe City College of Technology (2011) |
Principal Investigator |
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Project Period (FY) |
2011 – 2012
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Project Status |
Completed (Fiscal Year 2012)
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Budget Amount *help |
¥3,770,000 (Direct Cost: ¥2,900,000、Indirect Cost: ¥870,000)
Fiscal Year 2012: ¥1,170,000 (Direct Cost: ¥900,000、Indirect Cost: ¥270,000)
Fiscal Year 2011: ¥2,600,000 (Direct Cost: ¥2,000,000、Indirect Cost: ¥600,000)
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Keywords | SPECT / MRI / 一体型 / 分子イメージング / 同時測定 / ハイブリッド / 光ファイバー / SPECT/MRI |
Research Abstract |
Optical fiber is a promising material for integrated PET/MRI systems. However, it is unclear this material can be used for a SPECT/MRI system. We developed and tested an optical fiber based block detector for SPECT/MRI system and tested its performance. 1.2 x 1.2 x 6mm Y2SiO5 (YSO) pixels were combined to form a 15 x 15 block and coupled to an optical fiber image guide. The image guide had a 22mm x 22mm rectangular input and an output. The input of the optical fiber based image guide was bent for 90 degree and the output was optically coupled to a 1-inch square high quantum efficiency position sensitive photomultiplier tube (HQE-PSPMT). Parallel hole collimator made of tungsten plastic was mounted on the YSO block. Intrinsic and system performance were evaluated. The system resolution was 1.7mm FWHM at 1.5mm from the collimator surface, and the sensitivity was 0.06%. We conclude that developed optical fiber based YSO block detector is promising for SPECT/MRI system.
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