TOF-PET detector concept based on organic scintillators

In this contribution we present a new concept of the large acceptance detector systems based on organic scintillators which may allow for simultaneous diagnostic of large fraction of the human body. Novelty of the concept lies in employing large blocks of polymer scintillators instead of crystals as detectors of annihilation quanta, and in using predominantly the timing of signals instead of their amplitudes

Strip- PET : a novel detector concept for the TOF-PET scanner

We briefly present a design of a new PET scanner based on strips of polymer scintillators arranged in a barrel constituting a large acceptance detector. The solution proposed is based on the superior timing properties of the polymer scintillators. The position and time of the reaction of the gamma quanta in the detector material will be determined based on the time of arrival of light signals to the edges of the scintillator strips

Technology transfer centres and special purpose vehicles as tools for commercialisation of scientific research at Polish universities

This article presents an overview of basic issues related to the knowledge and technology transfer at Polish universities. First, the activities of technology transfer centres and special purpose vehicles are presented. Next, the key stages of the commercialization process are discussed with particular emphasis on its financial and legal aspects. In the final section the activities of the Polish Association of Centres for Technology Transfer are described