Patent ID: 8946643
Filing Date: 2015-02-03
Classification: A61B,G01T

Abstract:
1. A slab detector, comprising: a scintillation crystal slab having a first major surface for receiving gamma rays, the first major surface including a reflective coating suitable for reflecting scintillation photons, a second major surface being free from reflective coatings and spaced apart from the first major surface defining a thickness, wherein the first and second major surfaces are each bounded by four edges which collectively define four minor surfaces, each minor surface including a reflective coating suitable for reflecting scintillation photons, wherein the scintillation crystal slab is free from pixelation grooves; and a plurality of photoconverters each in optical communication with the second major surface of the scintillation crystal and defining a two dimensional array, wherein each photoconverter abuts adjacent photoconverters.