A Compact Probe for Beta+Emitting Radiotracer Detection in Suregery, Biopsy, and Medical Diagnostics based on Silicon Photomultipliers

Mester, C.; Bruschini, C.; Magro, P.; Demartines, N.; Dunet, V.; Grigoriev, E.; Konoplyannikov, A.; Matter, M.; Prior, J. O.; Charbon, E.

doi:10.1364/aio.2011.jwb3

conference paper

A Compact Probe for Beta+Emitting Radiotracer Detection in Suregery, Biopsy, and Medical Diagnostics based on Silicon Photomultipliers

Mester, C.

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Bruschini, C.

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Magro, P.

2011

Proc. OSA

OSA

We present a new probe for radiotracer detection in vivo. The device is based on silicon photomultipliers coupled with a scintillator and wirelessly compensated for supply voltage and temperature variations. The probe is positron sensitive.