Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method and device for estimating a point spread function. In one implementation, a method includes capturing, by a scanning device, an image by scanning a plurality of rectangle blocks which are same sized and closely arranged, wherein the plurality of rectangle blocks are made of different materials and/or have different mass thicknesses, and an incident direction of rays is perpendicular to a scanning direction and a surface of the plurality of rectangle blocks arranged closely during scanning; obtaining line spread functions for two directions along a length side and a width side of each of the rectangle blocks based on the scanned image, and obtaining standard deviation parameters of the line spread functions; and combining the standard deviation parameters for the two directions to obtain a two dimensional Point Spread Function (PSF) parameter so as to estimate the point spread function.

Abstract: A detection apparatus and a detection method are disclosed. In one aspect, the detection apparatus includes a sampling device for collecting samples to be checked. It further includes a sample pre-processing device configured to pre-process the sample from the sampling device. It further includes a sample analyzing device for separating samples from the pre-processing device and for analyzing the separated samples. The detection apparatus is miniaturized and highly precise, and is capable of quickly and accurately detecting gaseous phase or particulate substances, and it has applications for safety inspections at airports, ports, and subway stations.

Abstract: A vehicle inspection method and system are disclosed. In one aspect, the method includes acquiring a transmission image of an inspected vehicle. The method further includes acquiring a transmission image template of a vehicle model corresponding to the model of the inspected vehicle from a database. The method further includes performing registration on the transmission image of the inspected vehicle and the transmission image template. The method further includes determining a difference between a transmission image after the registration and a transmission image template after the registration, to obtain a difference area of the transmission image of the vehicle relative to the transmission image template. The method further includes processing the difference area to determine whether the vehicle carries a suspicious object or not.

Abstract: A sampling device and a gas curtain guide are disclosed. In one aspect, the sampling device includes a chamber body. The chamber body includes a sample inlet, located at a first end of the chamber body, configured for suction of a sample. The chamber body further includes a sample outlet, located adjacent to a second end opposite to the first end of the chamber body, configured to discharge the sample. The chamber body further includes a gas inflation inlet, in a wall of the chamber body, configured to introduce a swirl gas flow into the chamber body. The chamber body further includes a gas exhaust opening configured to discharge gas so as to, together with the gas inflation inlet, generate a tornado type gas flow in the chamber body, which moves spirally from the first end to the second end of the chamber body.

Abstract: A GC-IMS system is disclosed. The system includes a sample transfer device. The sample transfer device connects the gas chromatograph to the reaction region and, the sample from the gas chromatograph is transferred to the reaction region by the sample transfer device. With the GC-IMS system, generation of sample molecular ion fragments can be avoided so that the spectrum is easily identified; moreover, the application field of the GC-IMS system is extended to a range of analysis of organic macromolecule samples which have a high polarity, are difficult to volatilize, and are thermally instable. On the other hand, the GC-IMS system overcomes the defect of ion destruction due to neutralization reaction among positive and negative ions so as to evade the detection.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a gas analyzing apparatus and a sampling device. The gas analyzing apparatus includes a sampling device and an ion mobility spectrum analysis device. The sampling device includes a multi-capillary column and a temperature control system. The ion mobility spectrum analysis device is adapted for analyzing a gas leaded-in by the sampling device and includes a reaction cavity for reaction between sample molecules and reaction ions, the cavity having a sampling opening for leading-in of the gas. An outlet end of the multi-capillary column is inserted directly into the cavity of the ion mobility spectrum analysis device through the sampling opening of the ion mobility spectrum analysis device.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a system and method for inspecting an aircraft. A ray source and a detector locate at above and below of a fuselage of an aircraft, respectively. The ray source emits a beam of rays, which pass through the aircraft to be detected. The detector receives and converts the beam of rays that pass through the aircraft to an output signal, and generates a vertical transmission image in real time.

Abstract: A standing wave electron linear accelerating apparatus and a method thereof are disclosed. The apparatus comprises an electron gun configured to generate electron beams; a pulse power source configured to provide a primary pulse power signal; a power divider coupled downstream from the pulse power source and configured to divide the primary pulse power signal outputted from the pulse power source into a first pulse power signal and a second pulse power signal; a first accelerating tube configured to accelerating the electron beams with the first pulse power signal; a second accelerating tube configured to accelerate the electron beams with the second pulse power signal; a phase shifter configured to continuously adjust a phase difference between the first pulse power signal and the second pulse power signal so as to generate accelerated electron beams with continuously adjustable energy at output of the second accelerating tube.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a method and system for inspecting cargoes. The method comprises: acquiring a transmission image of the inspected cargoes; processing the transmission image to acquire an interested region; extracting features from the interested region, and determining cargo information of the inspected cargoes according to the extracted features; and providing a proposed treatment suggestion of the cargoes based on the determined cargo information and at least a part of information in a manifest. The above solution can facilitate an image judgment person to accurately judge whether the concerned cargoes are allowed to pass.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an X-ray beam intensity monitoring device and an X-ray inspection system. The X-ray beam intensity monitoring device comprises an intensity detecting module and a data processing module, wherein the intensity detecting module is adopted to be irradiated by the X-ray beam and send a detecting signal, the data processing module is coupled with the intensity detecting module to receive the detecting signal and output an X-ray beam intensity monitoring signal, wherein the X-ray beam intensity monitoring signal includes a dose monitoring signal of the X-ray beam and a brightness correction signal of the X-ray beam. The X-ray beam intensity monitoring device can simultaneously perform dose monitoring and brightness monitoring, thereby improving the service efficiency of the X-ray beam intensity monitoring device. Moreover, the monitoring result of the X-ray beam intensity can be more accurate and reliable.

Abstract: A method for processing a ceramic scintillator array, characterized in that, comprising the following steps: (a) forming, in a first direction, a predetermined number of straight first-direction through-cuts which are parallel to each other and spaced from each other on a scintillator substrate by using laser; (b) adequately filling the first-direction through-cuts with an adhesive and solidifying the adhesive; (c) forming, in a second direction. a predetermined number of second direction through-cuts which are parallel to each other at a predetermined interval on the scintillator substrate by using laser, wherein the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction; and (d) adequately filling the second direction through-cuts with the adhesive and solidifying the adhesive bond.

Abstract: A sample introduction device comprises a sampling unit, a gas suction pump, adsorption units, a piston cylinder and a desorption cylinder that comprises a desorption chamber, a carrier-gas inlet, a split/purge vent and an analyzer nozzle communicating with the desorption chamber. A heating film and a temperature sensor are provided on outer wall of the desorption cylinder. The piston cylinder above the desorption cylinder comprises two piston chambers, each of which is provided with the adsorption unit and in communication with the desorption chamber. The piston cylinder comprises a sample-gas inlet connected to the sampling unit and a gas-suction-pump orifice connected to the gas suction pump, each of which can communicate with both piston chambers. Each adsorption unit comprises an adsorption cylinder-like screen for holding adsorbents and a piston rod slidably mounted in the piston chamber.

Abstract: This invention relates to an X-ray goods inspection apparatus, and in particular to a goods inspection apparatus using distributed X-ray source.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a corona discharge assembly, an ion mobility spectrometer, an computer program and an computer readable storage medium. The corona discharge assembly includes: an ionization discharge chamber, wherein the ionization discharge chamber includes a metal corona cylinder, and the metal corona cylinder is provided with an inlet of a gas to be analyzed and a trumpet-shaped front port which is conductive to forming a gathered electric field; multiple corona pins, in which on-off of a high voltage can be independently controlled, are installed at the center of the metal corona cylinder in an insulating manner. The present invention further discloses an ion mobility spectrometer using the above-mentioned corona discharge assembly.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a low-angle self-swinging type computed tomography (CT) apparatus, which is provided with an X-ray accelerator and a plurality of rows of detectors and is configured to include a slip ring, such that the slip ring with the accelerator and the detectors thereon is capable of performing a single-pendulum reciprocating movement while an objected to be inspected passes through the slip ring, a three dimension CT image of the object is displayed, thereby achieving accurate inspection for large-scale objects, such as van containers.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a rapid process for the preparation of gadolinium oxysulfide having a general formula of Gd2O2S, referred to as GOS, scintillation ceramics by using the combination of spark plasma primary sintering (SPS) and hot isostatic pressing secondary sintering.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a low cost sintering process for the preparation of gadolinium oxysulfide having a general formula of Gd2O2S, referred to as GOS, scintillation ceramics, comprising uniaxial hot pressing primary sintering and hot isostatic pressing secondary sintering.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a corona discharge assembly, including: an ionization discharge chamber, wherein the ionization discharge chamber includes a metal corona cylinder, and the metal corona cylinder is provided with an inlet of a gas to be analyzed and an annular piece-shaped port which forms a non-uniform electric field with corona pins and is provided with a circular hole at the middle; a rotating shaft is installed on the cylinder wall of the metal corona cylinder in an insulating manner, the rotating shaft is vertical to the axial line of the metal corona cylinder, and a turntable provided with multiple corona pins at the outer edge is installed at the end part of the rotating shaft the axial line of the metal corona cylinder passes in parallel through the rotation plane of the turntable. The present invention further discloses an ion mobility spectrometer using the above-mentioned corona discharge assembly.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a corona discharge assembly, including: an ionization discharge chamber, wherein the ionization discharge chamber includes a metal corona cylinder, and the metal corona cylinder is provided with an inlet of a gas to be analyzed and an annular piece-shaped port which forms a non-uniform electric field with corona pins and is provided with a circular hole at the middle; a rotating shaft is installed on the cylinder wall of the metal corona cylinder in an insulating manner, the rotating shaft is vertical to the axial line of the metal corona cylinder, and a turntable provided with multiple corona pins at the outer edge is installed at the end part of the rotating shaft the axial line of the metal corona cylinder passes in parallel through the rotation plane of the turntable. The present invention further discloses an ion mobility spectrometer using the above-mentioned corona discharge assembly.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a fluoroscopic inspection system for automatic classification and recognition of cargoes. The system includes: an image data acquiring unit, configured to perform scanning and imaging for a container by using an X-ray scanning device to acquire a scanned image; an image segmenting unit, configured to segment the scanned image into small regions each having similar gray scales and texture features; a feature extracting unit, configured to extract features of the small regions; a training unit, configured to generate a classifier according to annotated images; and a classification and recognition unit, configured to recognize the small regions by using the classifier according to the extracted features, to obtain a probability of each small region pertaining to a certain category of cargoes, and merge small regions to obtain large regions each representing a category.