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Tomographic apparatus for producing transverse layer images

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5872450

In the exemplary embodiments, a radiation measuring arrangement which includes radiation source is rotated for irradiating the radiography subject from different directions. A measured value converter calculates a layer image from the output signals of the detectors of the radiation receiver. For shielding against stray radiation, two hollow cylinders of equal diameter and with a common axis and comprised of a radiation-absorbing material lie between the radiation source and the radiation receiver, a gap for the passage of the x-ray beam being left therebetween. The radiography subject is introduced into the hollow cylinders.

Assignee:
Siemens Ag (Germany, Federal Republic Of)
Patent Number(s):
US 4277687
OSTI ID:
5872450
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English