Monte Carlo-based scatter correction for the plastic-based modular PET scanner J-PET

Key Points

• The research aims to enhance scatter correction methods for the J-PET scanner, improving quantitative imaging performance.
• Developed a Monte Carlo-based scatter correction method
• Applied the method to the J-PET scanner
• Evaluated the quantitative performance pre- and post-correction
• Significant scatter removal achieved with the new method
• Enhanced quantitative performance metrics reported
• Establishes groundwork for further correction and reconstruction techniques