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Positron Emission Tomography (PET)

In this video, Ruth Newton explain her research using quantum entanglement to improve PET scans.

Particle physics is crucial in diagnosing medical conditions through advanced forms of medical imaging.

In this video, PhD student Ruth Newton gives an introduction to PET imaging (Positron Emission Tomography), and talks about her research into using quantum entanglement to improve the quality of PET scans.

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