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Introduction to SPECT (Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography )Imaging Device• Functional imaging modalityInject aradioactivematerialExampleD~1.5 mmL=23 mmAspectratio=~15A projectionangleNotes• Limited image quality and spatial resolution• Traditionally simulated using Monte Carlo methodsNuclear EngineeringProgram
Goal•Simulation of the SPECT (Single PhotonEmission Computed Tomography) using accurateand fast hybrid deterministic formulation•Use simulation results for imageconstruction:• Improving the image quality• Reducing radioactive uptakeNuclear EngineeringProgram
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