Cadmium Zinc Telluride - The New-Generation Detector Material for SPECT

Learn about cadmium zinc telluride (CZT) as an advanced detector material for SPECT imaging in this 45-minute invited lecture by Dr. Craig Levin from Stanford University. Explore the fundamentals of scintillation detectors and camera design before diving into the specific properties and advantages of CZT detectors. Discover how position-sensitive CZT detectors work and compare their performance characteristics with traditional sodium iodide (NaI) detectors. Examine various CZT SPECT camera configurations and their clinical results, while also considering potential applications in PET imaging. Gain insights into this next-generation detector technology that is transforming molecular imaging capabilities in nuclear medicine.