Assessing the spatial resolutionof the modular J-PET scanner using the Maximum-Likelihood Expectation-Maximization (MLEM) algorithm

2024
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3
dc.abstract.enIntroduction: The presented study evaluates the spatial resolution of the Modular J-PET scanner using the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) NU2-2018 standard. The Modular J-PET, constructed with BC-404 plastic scintillators in an axial arrangement and coupled with analogue Silicon Photomultipliers (SiPMs) at both ends, offers a 50 cm axial field of view and a bore diameter of 73.9 cm. The study compares results from GATE simulations with experimental data. Objective: The primary objective of this study is to assess the spatial resolution of the Modular J-PET scanner, using Time-of-Flight (TOF) and non-TOF image reconstruction, based on NEMA NU2-2018 guidelines. Methods: Spatial resolution was evaluated using a Na-22 point-like source as recommended by NEMA NU2-2018. Both TOF and non-TOF list mode acquisitions were performed, with a comparative analysis of the results from experimental and simulated data. Results: Radial spatial resolution, obtained based on the experimental data when taking into account TOF, is equal to 4.92 ± 0.56 mm, 7.38 ± 0.49 mm, and 6.94 ± 0.38 mm at positions 1 cm, 10 cm, and 20 cm from the detector centre, respectively. The tangential spatial resolution for TOF image reconstruction was determined as 7.38 ± 0.51 mm, 7.37 ± 0.10 mm, and 14.67 ± 0.31 mm at the same positions based on experimental data, while axial spatial resolution was calculated as 30.73 ± 0.52 mm, 30.73 ± 0.64 mm, and 31.96 ± 0.29 mm based on experimental data. Simulated radial spatial resolution for TOF image reconstruction methods was found to be 4.80 ± 0.59 mm, 7.26 ± 0.55 mm, and 6.67 ± 0.42 mm at positions 1 cm, 10 cm, and 20 cm from the detector centre, respectively. The simulated tangential spatial resolution for TOF image reconstruction methods was determined as 7.27 ± 0.47 mm, 7.27 ± 0.59 mm, and 15.1 ± 0.4 mm at the corresponding positions, while the simulated axial spatial resolution was determined as 29.97 ± 0.49 mm, 30.53 ± 0.74 mm, and 31.78 ± 0.11 mm. Conclusions: The Modular J-PET meets NEMA NU2-2018 standards, with TOF mode providing better spatial resolution than non-TOF, validating the system’s high-resolution imaging capabilities.
dc.affiliationSzkoła Doktorska Nauk Ścisłych i Przyrodniczych
dc.affiliationWydział Fizyki, Astronomii i Informatyki Stosowanej : Instytut Fizyki im. Mariana Smoluchowskiego
dc.contributor.authorTayefi Ardebili, Faranak - 424214
dc.contributor.authorMoskal, Paweł - 100401
dc.contributor.institutionJ-PET collaboration
dc.date.accessioned2024-12-27T16:52:56Z
dc.date.available2024-12-27T16:52:56Z
dc.date.issued2024
dc.date.openaccess0
dc.description.accesstimew momencie opublikowania
dc.description.numberSpecial Issue
dc.description.physical1-9
dc.description.versionostateczna wersja wydawcy
dc.description.volume20
dc.identifier.doi10.5604/01.3001.0054.8095
dc.identifier.eissn1896-530X
dc.identifier.issn1895-9091
dc.identifier.urihttps://ruj.uj.edu.pl/handle/item/520211
dc.languageeng
dc.language.containereng
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dc.share.typeotwarte czasopismo
dc.subject.enpositron emission tomography
dc.subject.enplastic scintillator
dc.subject.enspatial resolution
dc.subject.enGATE simulation
dc.subject.enmedical imaging
dc.subtypeArticle
dc.titleAssessing the spatial resolutionof the modular J-PET scanner using the Maximum-Likelihood Expectation-Maximization (MLEM) algorithm
dc.title.journalBio-Algorithms and Med-Systems
dc.typeJournalArticle
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dc.abstract.en
Introduction: The presented study evaluates the spatial resolution of the Modular J-PET scanner using the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) NU2-2018 standard. The Modular J-PET, constructed with BC-404 plastic scintillators in an axial arrangement and coupled with analogue Silicon Photomultipliers (SiPMs) at both ends, offers a 50 cm axial field of view and a bore diameter of 73.9 cm. The study compares results from GATE simulations with experimental data. Objective: The primary objective of this study is to assess the spatial resolution of the Modular J-PET scanner, using Time-of-Flight (TOF) and non-TOF image reconstruction, based on NEMA NU2-2018 guidelines. Methods: Spatial resolution was evaluated using a Na-22 point-like source as recommended by NEMA NU2-2018. Both TOF and non-TOF list mode acquisitions were performed, with a comparative analysis of the results from experimental and simulated data. Results: Radial spatial resolution, obtained based on the experimental data when taking into account TOF, is equal to 4.92 ± 0.56 mm, 7.38 ± 0.49 mm, and 6.94 ± 0.38 mm at positions 1 cm, 10 cm, and 20 cm from the detector centre, respectively. The tangential spatial resolution for TOF image reconstruction was determined as 7.38 ± 0.51 mm, 7.37 ± 0.10 mm, and 14.67 ± 0.31 mm at the same positions based on experimental data, while axial spatial resolution was calculated as 30.73 ± 0.52 mm, 30.73 ± 0.64 mm, and 31.96 ± 0.29 mm based on experimental data. Simulated radial spatial resolution for TOF image reconstruction methods was found to be 4.80 ± 0.59 mm, 7.26 ± 0.55 mm, and 6.67 ± 0.42 mm at positions 1 cm, 10 cm, and 20 cm from the detector centre, respectively. The simulated tangential spatial resolution for TOF image reconstruction methods was determined as 7.27 ± 0.47 mm, 7.27 ± 0.59 mm, and 15.1 ± 0.4 mm at the corresponding positions, while the simulated axial spatial resolution was determined as 29.97 ± 0.49 mm, 30.53 ± 0.74 mm, and 31.78 ± 0.11 mm. Conclusions: The Modular J-PET meets NEMA NU2-2018 standards, with TOF mode providing better spatial resolution than non-TOF, validating the system’s high-resolution imaging capabilities.
dc.affiliation
Szkoła Doktorska Nauk Ścisłych i Przyrodniczych
dc.affiliation
Wydział Fizyki, Astronomii i Informatyki Stosowanej : Instytut Fizyki im. Mariana Smoluchowskiego
dc.contributor.author
Tayefi Ardebili, Faranak - 424214
dc.contributor.author
Moskal, Paweł - 100401
dc.contributor.institution
J-PET collaboration
dc.date.accessioned
2024-12-27T16:52:56Z
dc.date.available
2024-12-27T16:52:56Z
dc.date.issued
2024
dc.date.openaccess
0
dc.description.accesstime
w momencie opublikowania
dc.description.number
Special Issue
dc.description.physical
1-9
dc.description.version
ostateczna wersja wydawcy
dc.description.volume
20
dc.identifier.doi
10.5604/01.3001.0054.8095
dc.identifier.eissn
1896-530X
dc.identifier.issn
1895-9091
dc.identifier.uri
https://ruj.uj.edu.pl/handle/item/520211
dc.language
eng
dc.language.container
eng
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Udzielam licencji. Uznanie autorstwa 4.0 Międzynarodowa
dc.rights.licence
CC-BY
dc.rights.uri
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode.pl
dc.share.type
otwarte czasopismo
dc.subject.en
positron emission tomography
dc.subject.en
plastic scintillator
dc.subject.en
spatial resolution
dc.subject.en
GATE simulation
dc.subject.en
medical imaging
dc.subtype
Article
dc.title
Assessing the spatial resolutionof the modular J-PET scanner using the Maximum-Likelihood Expectation-Maximization (MLEM) algorithm
dc.title.journal
Bio-Algorithms and Med-Systems
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JournalArticle
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