Real-time x-ray device

Details Real-time x-ray device Real-time x-ray device

1992-03-06

1993-08-10

Fields, Carolyn E.

Radiant energy

Invisible radiation responsive nonelectric signalling

Luminescent device

2504831, 25037009, 25037011, 250368, 378 62, 358111, G01T 1202, H01J 3150

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052351912

ABSTRACT:
An x-ray imaging system includes an x-ray source for providing x-ray photons which are directed towards a subject and impinge on a scintillating screen. The scintillating screen converts the x-ray photons into a visible light image. The screen is formed of discrete, elongate fiber optic elements arranged side-by-side, having a mirrored surface at one end thereof. The elements are formed of a mixture of glass and rate earth elements which convert the x-ray photons into visible light by first phosphoring and then lasing. The system includes a camera system for capturing the visible light image for remote viewing. A method of constructing the scintillating screen of the invention is disclosed.

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