Micro-Computed Tomography beamline at the Australian Synchrotron: data acquisition and processing pipeline.

Area of Science:

• Materials Science
• Physics
• Biomedical Imaging

Background:

• The Micro-Computed Tomography (MCT) beamline at the Australian Synchrotron was originally designed for conventional X-ray computed tomography.
• Increasing demand for diverse experimental techniques necessitated infrastructure upgrades.

Purpose of the Study:

• To upgrade the MCT beamline's data acquisition and processing capabilities.
• To support advanced imaging modalities and diverse user requirements.

Main Methods:

• Implemented fast data transfer and high-performance computing with Graphics Processing Units (GPUs).
• Integrated large-scale data storage solutions.
• Developed a flexible, user-friendly software system for experiment control and data processing.

Main Results:

• The upgraded beamline now supports advanced imaging techniques like speckle-based and grid-based phase contrast imaging.
• Researchers benefit from efficient experiment control and rapid data processing.
• The system is fast, reliable, and adaptable to various experimental configurations.

Conclusions:

• The enhanced MCT beamline at the Australian Synchrotron provides a versatile platform for advanced X-ray computed tomography.
• The upgrades accommodate a wide range of scientific investigations and user needs.
• The system facilitates efficient and reliable data acquisition and processing for diverse research.