A Hybrid Maximum Likelihood Position Computer for Scintillation Cameras
- 1 January 1987
- journal article
- Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in IEEE Transactions on Nuclear Science
- Vol. 34 (1) , 97-101
- https://doi.org/10.1109/TNS.1987.4337309
Abstract
Maximum likelihood (ML) estimators offer advantages of improved spatial resolution and linearity over traditional position estimates in position sensitive detectors. We have constructed a two board, multibus based hybrid position computer capable of performing the ML estimate at SPECT countrates. In addition, the board can implement any estimate linear in the photomultiplier tube outputs.Keywords
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