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Measurement of coincidence timing resolution with CdTe detectors

Shao et al., 2000

Document ID
6635557488355776071
Author
Shao Y
Barber H
Balzer S
Cherry S
Publication year
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Penetrating Radiation Systems and Applications II

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The coincidence timing resolution is a critical performance parameter to determine if direct gamma-ray detection by semiconductor detector material such as CdTe or CdZnTe may be suitable for use in positron emission tomography systems. We report experimental results of …
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