Title :
Multisource X-Ray and CT: Lessons Learned and Future Outlook
Author :
Neculaes, Vasile Bogdan ; Edic, Peter M. ; Frontera, Mark ; Caiafa, Antonio ; Ge Wang ; De Man, Bruno
Author_Institution :
GE Global Res., Niskayuna, NY, USA
Abstract :
Distributed X-ray sources open the way to innovative system concepts in X-ray and computed tomography. They offer promising opportunities in terms of system performance, but they pose unique challenges in terms of source and system technologies. Several academic and industrial teams have proposed a variety of concepts and developed some unique prototypes. We present a broad review of multisource systems. We also discuss X-ray source components and challenges. We close with our perspective on the future prospects of multisource imaging.
Keywords :
X-ray microscopy; computerised tomography; X-ray tomography; computed tomography; distributed X-ray source components; multisource X-Ray system; multisource imaging; Computed tomography; Detectors; Distributed processing; Electron tubes; Image processing; X-ray imaging; Computed tomography; carbon nanotubes; x-rays;
Journal_Title :
Access, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/ACCESS.2014.2363949
