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Application of Microfocus X-ray Generator and Charge-Coupled Device Camera for Refraction Contrast Radiography

Hiroyuki Uchida, Ken'ichi Torii, and Hiroshi Tsunemi

(Received December 22, 2006; revised February 11, 2007; accepted February 13, 2007; published online May 8, 2007)

The X-ray imaging of materials with low atomic number elements is difficult through a conventional photoabsorption contrast method whereas much higher contrast can be achieved by phase-contrast imaging. We have constructed a compact size imaging system using a microfocus X-ray generator with a few µm spot size. We present here the evaluation of basic characteristics and sample results, as well as future prospects.

KEYWORDS: microfocus, X-ray, CCD camera, magnification radiography, phase-contrast imaging
URL: http://jjap.ipap.jp/link?JJAP/46/3096/
DOI: 10.1143/JJAP.46.3096

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