Compton imaging tomography technique for NDE of large nonuniform structures

Victor Grubsky; Volodymyr Romanov; Ned Patton; Tomasz Jannson

doi:10.1117/12.894059

13 September 2011 Compton imaging tomography technique for NDE of large nonuniform structures

Victor Grubsky, Volodymyr Romanov, Ned Patton, Tomasz Jannson

Proceedings Volume 8144, Penetrating Radiation Systems and Applications XII; 81440G (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.894059
Event: SPIE Optical Engineering + Applications, 2011, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

In this paper we describe a new nondestructive evaluation (NDE) technique called Compton Imaging Tomography (CIT) for reconstructing the complete three-dimensional internal structure of an object, based on the registration of multiple two-dimensional Compton-scattered x-ray images of the object. CIT provides high resolution and sensitivity with virtually any material, including lightweight structures and organics, which normally pose problems in conventional x-ray computed tomography because of low contrast. The CIT technique requires only one-sided access to the object, has no limitation on the object's size, and can be applied to high-resolution real-time in situ NDE of large aircraft/spacecraft structures and components. Theoretical and experimental results will be presented.

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Victor Grubsky, Volodymyr Romanov, Ned Patton, and Tomasz Jannson "Compton imaging tomography technique for NDE of large nonuniform structures", Proc. SPIE 8144, Penetrating Radiation Systems and Applications XII, 81440G (13 September 2011); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.894059

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