Fabio Sauli

Title: Innovations by Fabio Sauli

Introduction

Fabio Sauli is a prominent inventor based in Geneva, Switzerland. He has made significant contributions to the field of medical imaging and radiation therapy. With a total of 4 patents, his work focuses on enhancing the precision and effectiveness of treatments involving ion beams.

Latest Patents

One of his latest patents is the "Prompt gamma monitor for hadron therapy." This medical imaging tool is capable of providing real-time 2-D images of the prompt gamma fields released during patient treatment. Owing to its millimeter position accuracy, the instrument is particularly suited for applications where a precise determination of the end-of-range (Bragg peak) of the beam is crucial, especially in cancerous and non-cancerous targets for treatment with ion beams and for the treatment of atrial fibrillation. Its unique dual-layer conception in coincidence allows for high rejection ability against false neutron-generated counts, which is the principal source of background noise for in-beam dose monitoring. Additionally, it can provide a coarse measurement of the gamma incidence angle, permitting a correction of the parallax error, which is the main source of dispersion for large area detectors employing collimators.

Another notable patent is the "Planispherical parallax-free X-ray imager based on the gas electron multiplier." This innovative device features a parallax-free X-ray imager where a parallel X-ray beam is directed to a crystal for illuminating an entrance window formed in a vessel filled with ionizing gas. Primary electrons are generated within this environment, and a spherical conversion volume chamber is created by the entrance window and parallel electrodes. These electrodes generate electrical equipotential surfaces of spherical shape, allowing primary electrons to drift along corresponding radial field lines. A third electrode is included to form a gas electron multiplier structure, which amplifies the primary electrons through an avalanche phenomenon. A signal readout electrode enables bi-dimensional readout without the parallax readout phenomenon.

Career Highlights

Fabio Sauli has worked with esteemed organizations such as the European Organization for Nuclear Research and the Agence Nationale De Valorisation De La Recherche. His experience in these institutions has significantly contributed to his expertise in the field of medical imaging and radiation therapy.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Fabio has collaborated with notable individuals, including Georges Charpak and N'Guyen N Hoan. These collaborations have further enriched his work and