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System modeling and image reconstruction algorithm optimization for a Compton camera for hadron therapy range verification

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Compton cameras are electronically collimated devices which offer a compact solution for multi-energy gamma-ray imaging. For this reason, such devices are being investigated as potential tools to achieve online range verification in hadron therapy, through the so-called Prompt Gamma imaging technique. However, this application is notably challenging, entailing the need of complex image reconstruction procedures and requiring excellent detector performance in order to achieve sufficient image quality. In this work we recapitulate the steps made in the recent years in system modeling and adaptation of existing image reconstruction algorithms towards the full exploitation of MACACO, a multi-layer Compton telescope under development at the IRIS group of IFIC (Valencia).

Source: The European Physical Journal Plus

DOI: 10.1140/epjp/s13360-025-06332-x

Authors: Jorge Roser, Gabriela Llosá

Institutions: Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, Instituto de Física Corpuscular

Language: English

Topic: Radiation Detection and Scintillator Technologies

Subfield: Radiation

Field: Physics and Astronomy

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,890

Funders: Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades, Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación, Agencia Estatal de Investigación