• DocumentCode
    3209907
  • Title

    Field emitter arrays for tomographic medical imaging

  • Author

    Schwoebel, P.R. ; Holland, C.E. ; Spindt, C.A. ; Boone, J.M.

  • Author_Institution
    SRI Int., Menlo Park
  • fYear
    2007
  • fDate
    8-12 July 2007
  • Firstpage
    67
  • Lastpage
    67
  • Abstract
    We are developing a new stationary X-ray source for tomographic imaging with the potential to revolutionize tomographic imaging technology. Energy analysis of the X-ray output has shown clean spectra using both molybdenum and tungsten anodes. At present a prototype system is being assembled for tomographic imaging of small animals for medical research. This paper discusses the results of the X-ray source experiments and plans for the further development of stationary, multiple-source, tomographic imaging systems.
  • Keywords
    X-ray applications; computerised tomography; field emitter arrays; Mo; W; X-ray source; field emitter arrays; medical research; molybdenum anode; tomographic medical imaging; tungsten anode; Animals; Anodes; Assembly systems; Biomedical imaging; Field emitter arrays; Optical imaging; Prototypes; Tomography; Tungsten; X-ray imaging;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • Conference_Titel
    Vacuum Nanoelectronics Conference, 2007. IVNC. IEEE 20th International
  • Conference_Location
    Chicago, IL
  • Print_ISBN
    978-1-4244-1133-7
  • Electronic_ISBN
    978-1-4244-1134-4
  • Type

    conf

  • DOI
    10.1109/IVNC.2007.4480934
  • Filename
    4480934