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Title: 3-dimensional imaging system using crystal diffraction lenses

Patent ·
OSTI ID:321293

A device for imaging a plurality of sources of x-ray and gamma-ray radiation is provided. Diffracting crystals are used for focusing the radiation and directing the radiation to a detector which is used for analyzing their addition to collect data as to the location of the source of radiation. A computer is used for converting the data to an image. The invention also provides for a method for imaging x-ray and gamma radiation by supplying a plurality of sources of radiation; focusing the radiation onto a detector; analyzing the focused radiation to collect data as to the type and location of the radiation; and producing an image using the data. 18 figs.

Research Organization:
Univ. of Chicago, IL (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
W-31109-ENG-38
Assignee:
Univ. of Chicago, IL (United States)
Patent Number(s):
US 5,869,841/A/
Application Number:
PAN: 8-762,992; TRN: 99:003327
OSTI ID:
321293
Resource Relation:
Other Information: PBD: 9 Feb 1999
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

References (1)

A positron annihilation radiation telescope using Laue diffraction in a crystal lens journal June 1994