Density detection using discrete photon counting
US6552346B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 12, 2001 |
| Grant date | Apr 22, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 12, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01V5/22
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and method of density detection in a target object involve irradiating the target object, detecting a first and second discrete number of photons penetrating the target object through respective first and second prescribed volumes and entering respective first and second radiation detectors. First and second numbers of photons detected by the first and second radiation detectors are counted, and a display output signal is generated in response to the first and second numbers. A graphical representation of the densities within the first and second volumes of the target object is displayed.
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