APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Dynamic diagnostic imaging Research on tissue perfusion and metabolism ADVANTAGES: Accurate quantitation of coronary flow reserve, tissue perfusion, and viability Applicable with slowly rotating SPECT scanners or with PET scanners ABSTRACT: Scientists at Berkeley Lab have developed a computer program that uses data from … [Read more...] about Software for Dynamic Imaging with SPECT CR-3010
Available Technologies
Solid State Silicon Photomultiplier with High Photon Detection Efficiency IB-3150
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Radionuclide medical imaging High-energy nuclear physics Radiation detectors for nuclear safeguards Molecular imaging equipment Optical communications ADVANTAGES: Insensitivity to magnetic fields High photon detection efficiency (PDE) Good timing resolution Low power consumption Potentially lower … [Read more...] about Solid State Silicon Photomultiplier with High Photon Detection Efficiency IB-3150
Heart and Torso Phantom Model of Cardiac and Respiratory Motion for Nuclear Imaging IB-2358
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Models the human torso, heart, and lungs for improving SPECT and PET imaging Develops and validates algorithms to correct for cardiac and respiratory motion in nuclear imaging Intermodality image registration Simultaneous modality imaging … [Read more...] about Heart and Torso Phantom Model of Cardiac and Respiratory Motion for Nuclear Imaging IB-2358
Waveguide Embedded (WEB) Plasmon Laser with Multiplexing and Electrical Modulation IB-3320
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Ultracompact on-chip optical interconnects Ultrahigh density data storage Trace-level biochemical sensors High resolution displays ADVANTAGES: First directionally emitted nanoscale plasmon laser Radiation efficiency 20 times greater than previous technologies Integrates photonic and electronic functionalities Compact … [Read more...] about Waveguide Embedded (WEB) Plasmon Laser with Multiplexing and Electrical Modulation IB-3320
Nanoparticles for Highly Detectable Contrast Agents in Medical Imaging IB-2698
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Medical imaging: MRI, X-ray, photoacoustic tomography (PAT) ADVANTAGES: Visible on multiple, complementary imaging modalities Nontoxic, chemically stable contrast agents Versatile fabrication using different materials ABSTRACT: Fanqing Frank Chen and Louis Bouchard of Berkeley Lab have invented a method for fabricating … [Read more...] about Nanoparticles for Highly Detectable Contrast Agents in Medical Imaging IB-2698