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Scintillators used in PET
| Scintillator | Light output (photons/Mev) | Decay time (ns) | Density (g/cm3) | Light attenuation length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LYSO | 32000 | 41 | 7.1 | 20.9 |
| BGO | 8500 | 300 | 7.13 | 22.8 |
| GSO | 7600 | 30-60 | 6.71 | 22.2 |
| LaBr3 | 65000 | 15 | 5.29 | 16.0 |
| BC-408 (plastic) | 11000 | 2.1 | 1.023 | 380 |
