Systems and methods for detecting an image of an object by use of an X-ray beam having a polychromatic distribution
US7742564B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 24, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jun 22, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 20, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B6/508
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods for detecting an image of an object using an X-ray beam having a polychromatic energy distribution are disclosed. According to one aspect, a method can include detecting an image of an object. The method can include generating a first X-ray beam having a polychromatic energy distribution. Further, the method can include positioning a single monochromator crystal in a predetermined position to directly intercept the first X-ray beam such that a second X-ray beam having a predetermined energy level is produced. Further, an object can be positioned in the path of the second X-ray beam for transmission of the second X-ray beam through the object and emission from the object as a transmitted X-ray beam. The transmitted X-ray beam can be directed at an angle of incidence upon a crystal analyzer. Further, an image of the object can be detected from a beam diffracted from the analyzer crystal.
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