Apparatus and method for three-dimensional imaging using a stationary monochromatic x-ray beam
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Abstract
Abstract
A three-dimensional imaging device comprising a stationary monochromatic beam source projecting a beam onto a plurality of reflective mosaic crystals, wherein the plurality of mosaic crystals reflect the beam through a stationary object onto a stationary detector. A way for scanning the object includes moving the entire set of the mosaic crystals linearly along a line in the plane of the crystals, and rotating the entire plurality of crystals about an axis through the stationary beam source while maintaining the plurality of crystals in a fixed relative orientation. A potential application of the invention is to improve the accuracy of mammography in the diagnosis of breast cancer.
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Tech Analysis
| Class |
Subclass |
Type |
Reference Factor |
Citation Factor |
Strength |
Grant time |
Early grant (%) |
|
378
|
36
|
Stable |
Sustaining |
Seminal |
Medium |
Average |
50.0 |
|
378
|
37
|
Emerging |
Average |
Seminal |
Medium |
Average |
49.0 |
|
378
|
84
|
Stable |
Sustaining |
Average |
Medium |
Average |
65.1 |
|
378
|
85
|
Stable |
Sustaining |
Average |
Medium |
Average |
67.6 |