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New Methods of X-Ray Imaging based on Phase Contrast

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Phase-contrast X-ray images can be produced in various ways. Some aspects of the relatively simple “in-line” method are presented which may be implemented using a quasi-spherical X-ray wave with high spatial but not chromatic coherence. Appropriate sources can be found in commercially-available microfocus tubes or at synchrotrons. Compared to previous phase-contrast methods, the present one offers relatively simple implementation, relatively high intensity and a large field of view, making it potentially suitable for clinical applications.

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  1. SIRO Manufacturing Science & Technology, Private Bag 33, Clayton South MDC, Victoria, 3169, Australia

    Dachao Gao, Andrew Pogany, Andrew W. Stevenson & Stephen W. Wilkins

  2. CSIRO Forestry & Forest Products, Private Bag 10, Clayton South MDC, Victoria, 3169, Australia

    Tim E. Gureyev

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  1. Photon Factory, KEK, 1-1 Oho, 305-0801, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan

    Masami Ando (Professor) (Professor)

  2. Department of Investigative Radiology, Research Institute, National Cardiovascular Center, 5-7-1 Fujishiro-dai, 565-8565, Suita, Osaka, Japan

    Chikao Uyama (Director) (Director)

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Gao, D., Gureyev, T.E., Pogany, A., Stevenson, A.W., Wilkins, S.W. (1998). New Methods of X-Ray Imaging based on Phase Contrast. In: Ando, M., Uyama, C. (eds) Medical Applications of Synchrotron Radiation. Springer, Tokyo. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-4-431-68485-5_10

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