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Synchrotron radiation in radiology: novel X-ray sources

Authors: G. Margaritondo, R. Meuli

Published in: European Radiology | Issue 12/2003

Abstract

X-rays, the key ingredient of radiology, are still primarily produced with the mechanism discovered by Röntgen over one century ago. A different approach, however, is becoming increasingly important: the use of synchrotron sources based on fast-moving electrons and on their relativistic properties. We discuss the elements of this new strategy, its practical implementation, and some new types of synchrotron sources under development. The present and potential impact on radiology of different classes of synchrotron sources is briefly and realistically analyzed.

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Title: Synchrotron radiation in radiology: novel X-ray sources
Authors: G. Margaritondo
R. Meuli
Publication date: 01-12-2003
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: European Radiology / Issue 12/2003
Print ISSN: 0938-7994
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1084
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00330-003-2073-7

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