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Category Performance Metric Term System Sensitivity PET Definition of System Sensitivity PET Probability That Annihilation Photons Are Detected Given Emission In Field Of View Notes About System Sensitivity PET Higher Sensitivity Reduces Required Activity Or Scan Time
Category Performance Metric Term Latency Definition of Latency Time Delay Between Input And System Response Critical For Control And Interaction Notes About Latency Lower Latency Improves Responsiveness
Category Performance Metric Term Transducer Sensitivity Definition of Transducer Sensitivity Ability Of Probe To Detect Weak Echoes From Deep Or Low Reflectivity Structures Notes About Transducer Sensitivity Higher Sensitivity Improves Low Flow Detection
Category Performance Metric Term Timing Resolution PET Definition of Timing Resolution PET Precision Of Photon Arrival Time Measurement Affecting TOF Capability And Image Quality Notes About Timing Resolution PET Improved By Fast Scintillators And Electronics