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US5281821A

Position sensitive gamma ray detector

University of Texas System

Abstract

An apparatus and method are disclosed for detecting and locating the origin of a gamma ray in a medical diagnostic imaging system. At least one primary fiber, which is a scintillating optical fiber, is positioned to receive radiation from a gamma ray source. At least one secondary fiber intersects …

University
University of Texas System
Assignee
Board Of Regents, The University Of Texas System
Inventor
Peter P. Antich
Priority date
November 09, 1989
Filing date
October 29, 1991
Grant date
January 25, 1994
Publication date
January 25, 1994
Language
en
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