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A LabVIEW® based generic CT scanner control software platform.

M Dierick¹, D Van Loo, B Masschaele

¹UGCT, Centre for X-ray Tomography, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium. manuel.dierick@UGent.be

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Researchers developed a generic software platform for X-ray tomography (CT) scanners, ensuring consistent functionality across diverse scientific research instruments. This adaptable system enhances efficiency and simplifies deployment on future CT scanner technologies.

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Scientific instrumentation
X-ray tomography research

Background:

The Centre for X-ray tomography (UGCT) at Ghent University researches X-ray tomography and its applications.
Diverse scientific research purposes necessitate state-of-the-art CT scanners with varied physical implementations.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a generic software platform for UGCT's X-ray scanners.
To provide a unified interface and functionality across all CT scanners, regardless of physical configuration.

Main Methods:

Implementation of a sender-listener architecture.
Rigorous separation of abstract CT scanner operation from physical configuration using LabVIEW®.

Main Results:

A generic, scalable, and highly efficient software platform was developed.
The software facilitates easy development, extension, and deployment on future scanners with minimal effort.

Conclusions:

The developed software platform offers significant advantages for tomography research.
Its generic nature and adaptability enhance usability and efficiency across diverse scientific CT scanner applications.