Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
A single-photon CCD-based setup for in situ measurement of the X-ray spectrum of mammographic units |
| Authors: |
Labate, L.1 luca.labate@ipcf.cnr.it, Levato, T.2, Galimberti, M.1, Giulietti, A.1, Giulietti, D.2, Sanna, M.1, Traino, C.3, Lazzeri, M.3, Gizzi, L.A.1 |
| Source: |
Nuclear Instruments & Methods in Physics Research Section A. Sep2008, Vol. 594 Issue 2, p278-282. 5p. |
| Subjects: |
X-ray tubes, Mammograms, Photons, CCD cameras |
| Abstract: |
Abstract: A technique enabling in situ measurements of the spectrum of X-ray tubes employed in mammographic screenings is described. The technique involves the use of a commercially available CCD camera and a set of metal foils and is particularly useful to perform a fast evaluation of the spectral properties of a Mo anode mammographic system operating at standard flux levels. A description of the detector calibration procedure is first given, followed by a discussion of the study and choice of an appropriate set of X-ray attenuation foils. Finally, the use of the system for a spectroscopic characterization of a mammographic system is reported. [Copyright &y& Elsevier] |
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| Database: |
Engineering Source |
