2018
Spectroscopic Compton imaging of prompt gamma emission at the MeV energy range
Chen H, Chen-Mayer HH, Turkoglu DJ, Riley BK, Draeger E, Polf JP. Spectroscopic Compton imaging of prompt gamma emission at the MeV energy range. Journal Of Radioanalytical And Nuclear Chemistry 2018, 318: 241-246. PMID: 31327884, PMCID: PMC6640867, DOI: 10.1007/s10967-018-6070-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchGamma raysMulti-detector arrayCdZnTe detector arrayMeV energy rangeMeV gamma raysPrompt gamma emissionEnergy rangeCoincidence measurementsDetector arrayEmission linesCompton cameraMeV peakGamma emissionImage reconstruction methodPreliminary measurementsComptonMonte Carlo simulationsRaysTomographic approachImage reconstructionCarlo simulations
2017
Feasibility Studies of a New Event Selection Method to Improve Spatial Resolution of Compton Imaging for Medical Applications
Draeger E, Peterson S, Mackin D, Chen H, Beddar S, Polf J. Feasibility Studies of a New Event Selection Method to Improve Spatial Resolution of Compton Imaging for Medical Applications. IEEE Transactions On Radiation And Plasma Medical Sciences 2017, 1: 358-367. PMID: 28736766, PMCID: PMC5515251, DOI: 10.1109/trpms.2017.2703095.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPrototype Compton cameraProton radiotherapy beamsSpatial resolutionPoint sourcesAchievable spatial resolutionCompton equationEvent selection methodsRadiotherapy beamsEmission linesCompton cameraCompton ImagingCompton lineEnergy depositionExtended sourcesHalf maximumFull widthEnergy determinationInitial energyComptonLateral profilesSource positionMedical applicationsImaging methodReconstructed imagesEnergy
2016
SU‐F‐J‐189: A Method to Improve the Spatial Resolution of Prompt Gamma Based Compton Imaging for Proton Range Verification
Draeger E, Mackin D, Peterson S, Chen H, Beddar S, Polf J. SU‐F‐J‐189: A Method to Improve the Spatial Resolution of Prompt Gamma Based Compton Imaging for Proton Range Verification. Medical Physics 2016, 43: 3451-3451. DOI: 10.1118/1.4956097.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSU‐F‐J‐200: An Improved Method for Event Selection in Compton Camera Imaging for Particle Therapy
Mackin D, Beddar S, Polf J, Peterson S, Draeger E. SU‐F‐J‐200: An Improved Method for Event Selection in Compton Camera Imaging for Particle Therapy. Medical Physics 2016, 43: 3454-3454. DOI: 10.1118/1.4956108.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchBeam rangeGamma raysGamma energiesParticle therapyEnergy windowingCompton scatter cameraGamma-ray spectraPrompt gamma raysParticle beam rangeCompton camera imagingRay spectrumParticle beamsNuclear interactionsNumber of gammaCompton cameraCo-60 sourceScattering angleBack-projection algorithmEnergy depositionEvent energyEvent selectionCdZnTe crystalsCC eventsScatter positionDose distributionTU‐FG‐BRB‐05: A 3 Dimensional Prompt Gamma Imaging System for Range Verification in Proton Radiotherapy
Draeger E, Chen H, Mackin D, Peterson S, Avery S, Beddar S, Polf J. TU‐FG‐BRB‐05: A 3 Dimensional Prompt Gamma Imaging System for Range Verification in Proton Radiotherapy. Medical Physics 2016, 43: 3757-3757. DOI: 10.1118/1.4957545.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchRange verificationGamma imaging systemPG emissionProton beamImaging systemPencil beamPrototype Compton cameraProton pencil beamsProton radiotherapyMeV pencil beamBragg peak rangeNew imaging systemCompton cameraWater phantomProton beam irradiationBeamCommercial treatment planning systemBeam irradiationClinical proton pencil beamsDose distributionTreatment planning systemDose deliveryEmissionPhantomMeasurements