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2.3A sinogram generated by all possible deteetor pair in Figure 2.2 Ca).
2.4Hardware systems of the Scanditronix PC2048-15B PET scanner.
2.5Axial and radial acceptance criteria.
2.6A diagram for the original and new PROM circuit board of the Scanditronix PC2048-15B PET scanner.