Development of a proton Computed Tomography (pCT) scanner at NIU
S. A. Uzunyan (1), G. Blazey (1), S. Boi (1), G. Coutrakon (1), A., Dyshkant (1), B. Erdelyi (1), A. Gearhart (1), D. Hedin (1), E. Johnson (1),, J. Krider (1), V. Zutshi (1), R. Ford (2), T. Fitzpatrick (2), G. Sellberg, (2), J. E. Rauch (2), M. Roman (2), P. Rubinov (2)
TL;DR
This paper details the development of a proton CT scanner at NIU, including its key components and data acquisition system, advancing imaging technology for medical and research applications.
Contribution
It introduces a new proton CT scanner with a comprehensive description of its components and data acquisition system, representing a significant step forward in proton imaging technology.
Findings
Successful development of a proton CT scanner at NIU
Detailed design of data acquisition system
Potential improvements in imaging accuracy
Abstract
We describe the development of a proton Computed Tomography (pCT) scanner at Northern Illinois University (NIU) in collaboration with Fermilab and Delhi University. This paper provides an overview of major components of the scanner and a detailed description of the data acquisition system (DAQ).
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Taxonomy
TopicsParticle Detector Development and Performance · Nuclear Physics and Applications · Radiation Therapy and Dosimetry