Supplementary Figure 1.
Schematic illustrating single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) and positron
emission tomography (PET). (a) In SPECT, a single photon is produced as the isotope decays and this single photon
must be detected through rotating detectors using a collimator. (b) In PET, annihilation eventually occurs with the positron and electron to produce
two high energy (511 keV) gamma rays at ~ 180° that are detected using a circular
ring of detectors.
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