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X-ray intensifying screen permitting an improved relationship of imaging speed to sharpness

US4912333A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 12, 1988
Grant dateMar 27, 1990
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Expiry dateSep 12, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG21K4/00
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An intensifying screen for imagewise exposing a radiographic element is disclosed comprised of a fluorescent layer capable of absorbing X-radiation and emitting longer wavelength electromagnetic radiation to which the radiographic element is responsive and a support capable of redirecting incident longer wavelength radiation back toward the radiographic element. The support includes in at least one portion reflective lenslets.

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