X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices – Specific application – Absorption
Patent
1995-03-28
1996-12-10
Church, Craig E.
X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices
Specific application
Absorption
378 5, 378 6, 378 87, G01N 23201
Patent
active
055839088
ABSTRACT:
Apparatus for generating a high contrast image of a living subject includes an X-ray source capable of generating an X-ray beam having an energy between about 4 MeV and about 40 MeV, means for directing the X-ray beam generated by the X-ray source to a preselected area of the body of a living subject, and at least one scintillating detector capable of detecting photons which are generated as a result of the interaction of the X-ray beam with the body of the living subject.
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Anderson Jon A.
Antich Peter P.
Fenyves Ervin J.
Board of Regents , The University of Texas System
Church Craig E.
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