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Imaging plates for use with synchrotron radiation.

Y Amemiya

    Journal of Synchrotron Radiation
    |January 1, 1995
    PubMed
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    This review details the imaging-plate (IP) X-ray detector, utilizing photo-stimulable phosphors for image storage and laser readout. Its high spatial resolution and dynamic range offer advanced X-ray imaging capabilities.

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    Area of Science:

    • Materials Science
    • Physics
    • Imaging Technology

    Background:

    • X-ray detection technology relies on capturing image data.
    • Photo-stimulable phosphors offer a method for temporary X-ray image storage.
    • Advancements in detector technology are crucial for scientific research.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the principles and performance of the imaging-plate (IP) X-ray area detector.
    • To discuss the applications of IP detectors at the Photon Factory.
    • To highlight the characteristics of BaF(Br,I):Eu(2+) based phosphors.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilizing photo-stimulable phosphor (BaF(Br,I):Eu(2+)) for X-ray image storage.
    • Employing an He-Ne laser for luminescence stimulation and image readout.
    • Evaluating spatial resolution, dynamic range, detective quantum efficiency, and noise levels.

    Main Results:

    • IP detectors offer high spatial resolution (170 µm FWHM) and a wide dynamic range (>1:10^5).
    • Detective quantum efficiency exceeds 80% for 8-20 keV X-rays at medium exposure.
    • Precision in intensity measurement is as high as 0.5-1%.

    Conclusions:

    • IP X-ray detectors demonstrate excellent performance characteristics for various applications.
    • The detector's capabilities are significantly influenced by the readout system's performance.
    • IP detectors are suitable for time-resolved measurements, achieving resolutions down to 0.3 s or 23 µs.

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