Perspectives for Positron Emission Tomography with RPCs

Abstract

In this study we address the feasibility and main properties of a positron emission tomograph (PET) based on RPCs. The concept, making use of the converter-plate principle, takes advantage of the intrinsic layered structure of RPCs and its simple and economic construction. The extremely good time and position resolutions of RPCs also allow the TOF-PET imaging technique to be considered. Monte-Carlo simulations, supported by experimental data, are presented and the main advantages and drawbacks for applications of potential interest are discussed.

Presented at "RPC2001-VI Workshop on Resistive Plate Chambers and Related Detectors", Coimbra, Portugal, 26-27 November 2001 (5 pages)

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