Direct conversion energy discriminating CT detector

Details Direct conversion energy discriminating CT detector Direct conversion energy discriminating CT detector

2006-08-15

2006-08-15

Church, Craig E (Department: 2882)

X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices

Specific application

Computerized tomography

C378S098800, C250S370090

Reexamination Certificate

active

07092481

ABSTRACT:
A CT detector capable of energy discrimination and direct conversion is disclosed. The detector includes multiple layers of semiconductor material with the layers having varying thicknesses. The detector is constructed to be segmented in the x-ray penetration direction so as to optimize count rate performance as well as avoid saturation.

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