Method and apparatus for imaging through 3-dimensional tracking of protons
US6281509A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 3, 2000 |
| Grant date | Aug 28, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 3, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2005/1087
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus for creating density images of an object through the 3-dimensional tracking of protons that have passed through the object are provided. More specifically, the 3-dimensional tracking of the protons is accomplished by gathering and analyzing images of the ionization tracks of the protons in a closely packed stack of scintillating fibers.
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