Title :
Comparison of K-edge versus standard absorption imaging using the XPAD3 hybrid pixel detector
Author :
Brunner, F. Cassol ; Ouamara, H. ; Dupont, M. ; Boursier, Y. ; Bonissent, A. ; Kronland-Martinet, C. ; Clemens, J.-C. ; Debarbieux, F. ; Morel, C.
Author_Institution :
CPPM, Aix-Marseille Univ., Marseille, France
Abstract :
We investigate the capability to perform K-edge imaging by using the newly developed micro-CT PIXSCAN based on the XPAD3 hybrid pixel detector. K-edge tomography of Silver and Iodine is compared with standard X-ray absorption for several solution densities.
Keywords :
X-ray absorption; X-ray detection; computerised tomography; diagnostic radiography; iodine; silver; Ag; I2; K-edge tomography; X-ray absorption; XPAD3 hybrid pixel detector; iodine; microCT PIXSCAN; silver; Phantoms; Silver; Three dimensional displays;
Conference_Titel :
Nuclear Science Symposium and Medical Imaging Conference (NSS/MIC), 2011 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Valencia
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-0118-3
DOI :
10.1109/NSSMIC.2011.6152631