Demonstration of soft X-ray 3D scanning and modeling with a glass gas electron multiplier
Abstract
A new detector, based on an optical-readout glass gas electron multiplier was developed for a soft X-ray CT scanner. Soft X-ray imaging (<20 keV) provides high-contrast images of low-Z elements, such as soft tissues. We model a three-dimensional (3D) copy of a low-Z object with a high-resolution gaseous detector and a 3D printer. The detector was used to acquire high-resolution images to reconstruct a 3D computed tomography (CT) image. As an example, a fine 3D X-ray CT image of a hornet was reconstructed with high contrast. The 3D CT data were converted into 3D computer-automated design data, and a copy of the scanned object was printed with a commercial 3D printer. Overall, this work demonstrates a new use of gaseous detectors, rapid and precise soft X-ray 3D scanning, and modeling of soft tissues.
- Publication:
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Journal of Instrumentation
- Pub Date:
- November 2019
- DOI:
- 10.1088/1748-0221/14/11/P11022
- Bibcode:
- 2019JInst..14P1022F