Model for the design of a prompt gamma detection system using large scintillators and digital silicon photomultipliers

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Contributors

  • Katja E. Romer - , Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) (Author)
  • Guntram Pausch - , OncoRay - National Centre for Radiation Research in Oncology (Author)
  • Marc Berthel - , OncoRay - National Center for Radiation Research in Oncology (Author)
  • Anne Dreyer - , OncoRay - National Centre for Radiation Research in Oncology (Author)
  • Wolfgang Enghardt - , OncoRay - National Center for Radiation Research in Oncology (Author)
  • Christian Golnik - , OncoRay - National Center for Radiation Research in Oncology (Author)
  • Fernando Hueso-Gonzalez - , OncoRay - National Centre for Radiation Research in Oncology (Author)
  • Paul Jannusch - , TUD Dresden University of Technology (Author)
  • Thomas Kormoll - , Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) (Author)
  • Johannes Petzoldt - , TUD Dresden University of Technology (Author)
  • Heide Rohling - , Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) (Author)
  • Sebastian Schone - , Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) (Author)
  • Fine Fiedler - , Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) (Author)

Abstract

Proton therapy is supposed to be advantageous compared to classical radiation therapy in oncology. But range uncertainties can arise easily and have to be corrected for, preferably immediately during irradiation. Prompt gammas are a good means of instantaneous localization of the dose deposition. Detection systems have to cope with high counting rates, an energy region of up to several MeV and increased background due to secondary emissions, while providing reliable information on energy, timing and location of the detected gamma ray. Various concepts utilize these prompt gammas for dose verification like collimated systems, Compton cameras or prompt gamma timing method. The digital silicon photomultiplier (dSiPM), being a favorable alternative to PMTs because of good timing performances and no requirement of further electronics, has been modelled in order to understand the complex behavior when working with monolithic scintillation crystals. Especially the selection of trigger- and validation-parameters may lead to different spectrum shapes. This model will be helpful for finding best parameter settings for the required task, because it determines the photons lost in various processes as well as the trigger timing information. Comparison of modelled spectra and measured spectra are presented.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2014 IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium and Medical Imaging Conference, NSS/MIC 2014
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Number of pages3
ISBN (electronic)978-1-4799-6097-2
Publication statusPublished - 10 Mar 2016
Peer-reviewedYes

Publication series

SeriesIEEE Symposium on Nuclear Science (NSS/MIC)
ISSN1082-3654

Conference

TitleIEEE Nuclear Science Symposium and Medical Imaging Conference, NSS/MIC 2014
Duration8 - 15 November 2014
CitySeattle
CountryUnited States of America

External IDs

ORCID /0000-0001-9023-3606/work/173516864