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Radiographic image storage panel and process for reading out a radiographic image

US5055681A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 23, 1990
Grant dateOct 8, 1991
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Expiry dateApr 23, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG21K2004/06
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for reading a radiographic image by irradiating an image storage panel having a layer formed by vacuum evaporation and containing a stimulable alkali halide binderless phosphor. The irradiation takes place with an excitation ray at an oblique angle to a line normal to the panel and the phosphor comprises a pile-like structure. The method produces sharper images and improved sensitivity.

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