Abstract: By a technique different from conventional techniques, quality of an image obtained by nuclear medicine imaging is improved. In an image processing device, a first reconstruction process section generates, by a reconstruction process with respect to list mode data acquired by a PET device, an initial image indicating a concentration distribution of a radioactive substance. A scatter component derivation section derives, from the initial image, scatter component projection data indicating a scatter component of radiation rays by scatter estimation simulation. A second reconstruction process section generates, by a reconstruction process with respect to the scatter component projection data, a low resolution scatter image indicating the scatter component and having a resolution lower than that of the initial image. An upscaling process section generates an upscaled scatter image having a resolution identical with that of the initial image by upscaling the low resolution scatter image.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for detecting Cherenkov radiation produced during radiotherapy. A radiotherapy system comprises a patient receiving space for receiving a patient, a therapeutic radiation source, and a light detector configured to detect Cherenkov radiation subsequent to the emission of therapeutic radiation. Optionally, the system may make use of a optically transmissive dielectric to produce Cherenkov radiation.

Abstract: Described herein is a device for rotating a specimen about two orthogonal axes independently, the device comprising at least the following components: a base, a socket which is arranged on the base and rotatable about a first axis, wherein the device further comprises a specimen holder which is arranged rotatably about a perpendicular second axis on the socket and wherein a center of a specimen receptacle at one end of the specimen holder coincides with an intersection of the first and the second axes, wherein the device further comprises a crank mechanism or a traversing winch for rotating the socket about the first axis, wherein another traversing winch having a linear transmission direction for rotation is arranged for rotating the specimen holder about the second axis.

Abstract: A device and method for measuring angles of orientation of an x-ray imaging system including an x-ray source, an x-ray detector and a sample holder arranged to receive a sample to be analysed. The method includes: emitting a polychromatic x-ray beam through a reference sample installed on the sample holder in order to form a diffraction pattern on the sensing area of the x-ray detector, generating, with the x-ray detector, an observed image comprising the diffraction pattern, and determining the orientation of the x-ray source and the orientation of the x-ray detector by comparing the observed image with at least one target image comprising a diffraction pattern obtained for the reference sample with preset orientations of the x-ray source and of the x-ray detector.

Abstract: An X-ray diagnostic apparatus according to an embodiment includes a storage, an imaging equipment, a display, an input interface, and processing circuitry. The storage memorizes medical images. The imaging equipment includes an X-ray tube configured to emit X-rays toward a subject and a detector configured to detect X-rays emitted from the X-ray tube. The display displays a plurality of medical images including X-ray images captured by the imaging equipment. The input interface accepts an operation instructing storage of a medical image displayed on the display. The processing circuitry identifies a medical image associated with a last-executed, targeted operation, among targeted operations related to any of medical images displayed on the display, and, when the input interface has accepted an operation instructing storage of a medical image displayed on the display, causes the storage to memorize the identified medical image.

Abstract: An energy-resolving photon counting detector pixel. The energy-resolving photon counting detector may include a plurality of such pixels. In an embodiment, the detector pixel is operable in a calibration mode, in which mode an offset unit determines a correction signal to be provided to the detecting unit and/or to the comparing unit for correcting an offset in the detecting unit and/or comparing unit.

Abstract: Disclosed are devices and methods for facilitating the obtaining of radiologic images. Some embodiments of the disclosed devices are directed to a portable x-ray holder and positioner having a base, an arm coupled to the base, and an x-ray holding mechanism coupled to the arm. In certain embodiments, the arm is configured to be rotatable and extendable. In one embodiment, the device includes a hinge coupled to the base and/or to the arm. In some embodiments, the x-ray holding mechanism includes one or more brackets coupled to the arm. In certain embodiments, the arm has a first part configured to receive a second part within the first part, and the second part is configured to be telescoped out of the first part. In one embodiment, a fastening mechanism is provided that cooperates with the hinge and the arm to maintain a desired angular position of the arm.

Abstract: Disclosed are a sample holder for X-ray diffraction analysis and an X-ray diffraction analysis method using the same. The sample holder for X-ray diffraction analysis includes a housing part formed of a side wall and a bottom plate with an open upper portion thereof, the housing part including an inner space partitioned from the side wall and the bottom plate, a cover part configured to cover the upper portion of the housing part and to allow X-rays to pass therethrough, and a support part installed to be movable upwards and downwards in the inner space, the support part including a plate-shaped substrate having a predetermined area, the substrate having a sample placed thereon.

Abstract: A radiotherapy system (220, 320) comprises a first rotary support apparatus (204, 304) configured to support a radiation beam source (200, 300) and to cause a radiation beam source (200, 300) to rotate about a rotation axis (218, 318, 518), a second rotary support apparatus (214, 314, 414, 514) and a radiation shield (202, 302, 402, 502) mounted to the second rotary support apparatus (214, 314, 414, 514). The second rotary support apparatus (214, 314, 414, 514) is configured to cause the radiation shield (202, 302, 402, 502) to rotate about the rotation axis (218, 318, 518).

Abstract: A method of calculating a thickness of a graphene layer and a method of measuring a content of silicon carbide, by using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), are provided. The method of calculating the thickness of the graphene layer, which is directly grown on a silicon substrate, includes measuring the thickness of the graphene layer directly grown on the silicon substrate, by using a ratio between a signal intensity of a photoelectron beam emitted from the graphene layer and a signal intensity of a photoelectron beam emitted from the silicon substrate.

Abstract: Sensor interconnects and supports and methods of making them utilize phonon disruptors for increased thermal resistance while maintaining acceptable electrical signal quality in materials. Phonon disruptors include, but are not limited to, structural features such as interfaces, grain boundaries, and point scattering sites, for example, that are designed to scatter heat carriers while allowing electrons to pass through the material. Some embodiments herein involve designing selected stacks of alternating or sequential material pairs within sensor interconnects.

Abstract: An X-ray generation apparatus includes an X-ray generation tube. The tube includes an insulating tube with a first opening end and a second opening end, a cathode arranged to close the first opening end of the insulating tube and including an electron emitting portion, and an anode arranged to close the second opening end and including a target that generates X-rays when electrons from the electron emitting portion collide; and an accommodating container configured to accommodate the X-ray generation tube, wherein the accommodating container has a third opening end, and the anode is arranged to close the third opening end, the accommodating container is filled with an insulating liquid to contact a part of the anode, and at least a part of an outer surface of the insulating tube is surrounded by a member so as to reduce abnormal discharge between the cathode and the anode via the insulating tube.

Abstract: An X-ray inspection apparatus includes an X-ray generator; an X-ray detector; and a determination unit determining a quality state of an inspection object, based on an X-ray detection signal. The apparatus has an X-ray image storing unit storing a first inspection image, corresponding to the X-ray detection signal outputted from the X-ray detector, whose observation direction is the direction in which the X-rays transmits the inspection object; a pseudo three-dimensional information generation model generating pseudo three-dimensional information regarding a type of object to be learned; and an inspection image generation unit creating a second inspection image regarding the type of object to be learned having an observation direction different from the first inspection image, based on the first inspection image regarding the type of object to be learned. The determination unit performs the determination based on at least the second inspection image created by the inspection image generation unit.

Abstract: A fluid coolant system for a gantry of a medical imaging apparatus cools scalable detector electronic assemblies (DEAs) within the gantry. Each DEA includes within its modular housing a first chill plate thermally conductively coupled to cooling detector elements therein and a separate, second chill plate thermally conductively coupled to other electronic components therein, such as electronic circuit boards and/or power supplies. In some embodiments, the first chill plate is oriented between the detector elements and the second chill plate, for thermally isolating the detector elements from other heat dissipating components within the DEA. In some embodiments, coolant flow cascades sequentially through the first chill plate and then through the second chill plate.

Abstract: A portable medical imaging system and method, of which the system includes a movable station having a movable C-arm, an imaging signal transmitter attached to the movable C-arm, and an imaging sensor positioned generally opposite to the imaging signal transmitter and attached to the movable c-arm. The imaging sensor is configured to rotate relative to a point approximately on a center axis of the movable C-arm independently of the imaging signal transmitter, so as to change an angle of incidence for a signal transmitted from the imaging signal transmitter to the imaging sensor, and provide a field-of-view that is larger than the field-of-view of the imaging sensor at a single position.

Abstract: Multiposition collimation devices and x-ray imaging systems, which include the multiposition collimation devices, are provided. The multiposition collimation device includes a collimator housing and a collimator plate constructed to at least partially block the passage of x-rays. The collimator plate is movable relative to the collimator housing to a first position, corresponding to a first x-ray detector size, and a second position, corresponding to a second x-ray detector size.

Abstract: A medical imaging system includes a movable station and a gantry. The movable station includes a gantry mount rotatably attached to the gantry. The gantry includes an outer C-arm slidably mounted to and operable to slide relative to the gantry mount, an inner C-arm slidably coupled to the outer C-arm and, an imaging signal transmitter and sensor attached to the C-arms. The two C-arms work together to provide a full 360 degree rotation of the imaging signal transmitter.

Abstract: The medical imaging system may include a movable station and a gantry. The movable station includes a gantry mount rotatably attached to the gantry. The gantry includes an outer C-arm slidably mounted to and is operable to slide relative to the gantry mount, an inner C-arm is slidably coupled to the outer C-arm and, an imaging signal transmitter and sensor are attached to the C-arms. The two C-arms work together to provide a full 360 degree rotation of the imaging signal transmitter. In one embodiment, the imaging signal transmitter and imaging sensor are offset from a center axis of the medical imaging system such that the portable medical imaging system is operable to capture an enlarged field of view.

Abstract: A contactless and/or non-invasive system and method of determining the rotational state and/or speed of a rotor for an X-ray tube including a liquid metal bearing includes a vibration sensor that is affixed to the exterior of the x-ray tube and is utilized to detect the vibrations generated by the spinning of the rotor and liquid metal bearing assembly within the x-ray tube. The x-ray tube has signature vibration signal based on the construction and rotor speed of the x-ray tube. The system and method of the invention used to detect the rotor state/speed includes a sensor to pick up the vibration from the x-ray tube and perform signal processing, and a software algorithm stored within the device or on an operably connected device or system that can analyze the vibration data from the sensor to indicate whether the anode in the x-ray tube is spinning.

Abstract: A radiation analyzing apparatus includes a radiation irradiation unit configured to irradiate an object with a first radiation, a radiation detection unit configured to detect a second radiation generated from the object irradiated with the first radiation, a radiation converging unit configured to disposed between the object and the radiation detection unit and to converge the second radiation on the radiation detection unit, a position changing unit configured to vary a relative positional relationship between the radiation converging unit and the radiation detection unit, and a driving unit configured to change the positional relationship.