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Copper doped alkali halides for computed radiography and digital imaging
K Chakrabarti1, P K Bandyopadhyay, J H Barkyoumb
1Division of Mammography Quality and Radiation Programs, Food and Drug Administration, Rockville, MD, USA.
Journal of Digital Imaging
|September 15, 1998
Summary
Copper-doped potassium chloride (KCl:Cu) shows promise as an imaging plate for computed radiography. Its properties were investigated using X-ray fluorescence, photostimulated luminescence, and laser spectroscopy.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Solid State Physics
- Spectroscopy
Background:
- Computed radiography (CR) requires advanced imaging plates.
- KCI:Cu is a material with potential applications in radiation detection.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate KCI:Cu as a candidate material for computed radiography imaging plates.
- To characterize the photoluminescent and spectroscopic properties of KCI:Cu.
Main Methods:
- X-ray fluorescence (XRF) spectroscopy
- Photostimulated luminescence (PSL) measurements
- Time-resolved laser spectroscopy
Main Results:
- KCI:Cu exhibits properties suitable for imaging plate applications.
- Spectroscopic studies provide insights into the material's behavior under excitation.
Conclusions:
- KCI:Cu demonstrates potential for use in computed radiography imaging plates.
- Further research may optimize its performance for diagnostic imaging.