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¹Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 100191 Beiijng, China. fujian706@buaa.edu.cn

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Area of Science:

Medical Imaging
X-ray Computed Tomography
Phase Contrast Imaging

Background:

Differential phase-contrast computed tomography (DPC-CT) is crucial for advanced imaging.
Cone-beam DPC-CT offers compact systems and high resolution, attracting significant interest.
Existing DPC-CT methods utilize parallel-beam, fan-beam, or cone-beam geometries.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and validate a novel back-projection filtration (BPF) reconstruction algorithm for cone-beam DPC-CT.
To address limitations of existing BPF algorithms for differential phase contrast data.
To demonstrate the algorithm's capability in handling truncated cone-beam datasets.

Main Methods:

A modified back-projection filtration (BPF) algorithm was developed for cone-beam DPC-CT.
The algorithm avoids pre-differentiation of phase contrast projection data.
Numerical simulations and experimental verification using a three-grating interferometer and micro-focus X-ray source were performed.

Main Results:

The proposed BPF algorithm successfully reconstructed cone-beam DPC-CT images.
Numerical and experimental results confirmed the algorithm's efficacy.
The method demonstrated robustness in handling several classes of truncated cone-beam datasets.

Conclusions:

The developed BPF algorithm is a viable reconstruction method for cone-beam DPC-CT.
The ability to process truncated datasets is a key advantage for practical applications.
This technique holds significant potential for future medical cone-beam phase-contrast CT imaging.