| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9845673 | Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section A: Accelerators, Spectrometers, Detectors and Associated Equipment | 2005 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
Since diagnostic X-rays have been proven to be a cause of cancer, some precautions are essential to reduce the dose delivered to patients. In this paper, an idea to reduce the dose by a new type of X-ray computed tomography (CT) using silicon strip detectors is discussed. Thin tungsten plates placed between edge-on silicon strip detectors are the key element to reduce the background of scattered X-rays and improve the image contrast with low dose. The initial results of a feasibility study are also reported.
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Authors
Shoichi Yoshida, Takashi Ohsugi,