Publications by Christian Mester

Optically-Clocked Instruction Set Extensions for High Efficiency Embedded Processors

Edoardo Charbon, Ties Jan Henderikus Kluter, Claudio Favi, Christian Mester

We propose a technique to localize computation in Instruction Set Extensions (ISEs) that are clocked at very high speed with respect to the processor. In order to save power, data to and from Custom Instruction Units (CIUs) is synchronized via an optical s ...

2012

A Handheld Probe for beta(+)-Emitting Radiotracer Detection in Surgery, Biopsy and Medical Diagnostics based on Silicon Photomultipliers

Edoardo Charbon, Claudio Bruschini, Christian Mester

We present a new, handheld probe for radiotracer detection in vivo and inside operating theatres, where PET scanners cannot be used for radioguided surgery. The device is based on scintillation detectors optically coupled to Silicon Photomultipliers (SiPMs ...

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A Handheld beta(+) Probe for Intra-Operative Detection of Radiotracers

Edoardo Charbon, Claudio Bruschini, Christian Mester

A handheld probe for direct positron detection based on scintillators coupled to silicon photomultipliers (SiPMs) is presented in this paper. The battery-powered system is optimised for intra-operative use. It is fully sterilisable and wirelessly connected ...

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A Compact Probe for Beta+Emitting Radiotracer Detection in Suregery, Biopsy, and Medical Diagnostics based on Silicon Photomultipliers

Edoardo Charbon, Claudio Bruschini, Marco Matter, Christian Mester

We present a new probe for radiotracer detection in vivo. The device is based on silicon photomultipliers coupled with a scintillator and wirelessly compensated for supply voltage and temperature variations. The probe is positron sensitive. ...

2011