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Apparatus for examining a body by means of penetrating radiation

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5113322

Apparatus is described for performing a computerized axial tomographic examination of a body. The apparatus contains a source of x-radiation and detector devices mounted to face one another across an opening for the body, the source being arranged to project said radiation in a plane towards the detector devices. The source and detector devices are rotated about an axis passing through said opening and means are disclosed for locating the body in said opening and for adapting the apparatus to accommodate a body which is not centrally located in said opening.

Assignee:
EMI Ltd.
Patent Number(s):
US 3999073
OSTI ID:
5113322
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English