Validation of a clinical PET scanner using Monte Carlo simulation code: MCNP5

This paper presents a realistic PET scanner simulation using Monte Carlo code, version MCNP5. The objective of our study was to verify the code used for this simulation by comparing the results obtained from the simulation with those obtained from the measurement did on a real PET scanner. This stud...

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Main Authors: Musarudin, Marianie, Saripan, M. Iqbal, Mashohor, Syamsiah, Mohd Saad, Wira Hidayat, Hashim, Suhairul, Nordin, Abdul Jalil
Format: Conference or Workshop Item
Language:English
Published: IEEE 2013
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/41482/1/Validation%20of%20a%20clinical%20PET%20scanner%20using%20Monte%20Carlo%20simulation%20code%20MCNP5.pdf
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author Musarudin, Marianie
Saripan, M. Iqbal
Mashohor, Syamsiah
Mohd Saad, Wira Hidayat
Hashim, Suhairul
Nordin, Abdul Jalil
author_facet Musarudin, Marianie
Saripan, M. Iqbal
Mashohor, Syamsiah
Mohd Saad, Wira Hidayat
Hashim, Suhairul
Nordin, Abdul Jalil
author_sort Musarudin, Marianie
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description This paper presents a realistic PET scanner simulation using Monte Carlo code, version MCNP5. The objective of our study was to verify the code used for this simulation by comparing the results obtained from the simulation with those obtained from the measurement did on a real PET scanner. This study will provide a basic benchmark for our further study on PET imaging. We modeled the scanner based on the physical specification of Siemens Biograph True Point PET scanner. We recorded the generated list-mode data which contains all the information needed to model the PET processes for instance coincidence photon detection. To account for the statistical fluctuations occur in the detector and photo multiplier tube, a Gaussian energy blurring model was applied to the energy deposited in the detector. The scatter and attenuation correction to correct the effect of scattered and attenuated events also took into account in this study. All of these post-simulation processes were done using a program developed using mat lab. To validate the simulation, the simulated and measured energy and spatial resolution were compared. We have successfully modeled a PET system based on MCNP5. We also verified that this simulation result in a good agreement data with the real imaging.
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spelling upm.eprints-414822018-10-26T07:25:17Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/41482/ Validation of a clinical PET scanner using Monte Carlo simulation code: MCNP5 Musarudin, Marianie Saripan, M. Iqbal Mashohor, Syamsiah Mohd Saad, Wira Hidayat Hashim, Suhairul Nordin, Abdul Jalil This paper presents a realistic PET scanner simulation using Monte Carlo code, version MCNP5. The objective of our study was to verify the code used for this simulation by comparing the results obtained from the simulation with those obtained from the measurement did on a real PET scanner. This study will provide a basic benchmark for our further study on PET imaging. We modeled the scanner based on the physical specification of Siemens Biograph True Point PET scanner. We recorded the generated list-mode data which contains all the information needed to model the PET processes for instance coincidence photon detection. To account for the statistical fluctuations occur in the detector and photo multiplier tube, a Gaussian energy blurring model was applied to the energy deposited in the detector. The scatter and attenuation correction to correct the effect of scattered and attenuated events also took into account in this study. All of these post-simulation processes were done using a program developed using mat lab. To validate the simulation, the simulated and measured energy and spatial resolution were compared. We have successfully modeled a PET system based on MCNP5. We also verified that this simulation result in a good agreement data with the real imaging. IEEE 2013 Conference or Workshop Item PeerReviewed text en http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/41482/1/Validation%20of%20a%20clinical%20PET%20scanner%20using%20Monte%20Carlo%20simulation%20code%20MCNP5.pdf Musarudin, Marianie and Saripan, M. Iqbal and Mashohor, Syamsiah and Mohd Saad, Wira Hidayat and Hashim, Suhairul and Nordin, Abdul Jalil (2013) Validation of a clinical PET scanner using Monte Carlo simulation code: MCNP5. In: 8th EUROSIM Congress on Modelling and Simulation (EUROSIM), 10-13 Sept. 2013, Cardiff, United Kingdom. (pp. 36-41). 10.1109/EUROSIM.2013.16
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Saripan, M. Iqbal
Mashohor, Syamsiah
Mohd Saad, Wira Hidayat
Hashim, Suhairul
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Validation of a clinical PET scanner using Monte Carlo simulation code: MCNP5
title Validation of a clinical PET scanner using Monte Carlo simulation code: MCNP5
title_full Validation of a clinical PET scanner using Monte Carlo simulation code: MCNP5
title_fullStr Validation of a clinical PET scanner using Monte Carlo simulation code: MCNP5
title_full_unstemmed Validation of a clinical PET scanner using Monte Carlo simulation code: MCNP5
title_short Validation of a clinical PET scanner using Monte Carlo simulation code: MCNP5
title_sort validation of a clinical pet scanner using monte carlo simulation code mcnp5
url http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/41482/1/Validation%20of%20a%20clinical%20PET%20scanner%20using%20Monte%20Carlo%20simulation%20code%20MCNP5.pdf
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