MiniMAX: miniature, mobile, agile, x-ray system

Scott A. Watson; Gwynneth Cunningham; Samuel Gonzales

doi:10.1117/12.918501

4 May 2012 MiniMAX: miniature, mobile, agile, x-ray system

Scott A. Watson, Gwynneth Cunningham, Samuel Gonzales

Proceedings Volume 8371, Sensing Technologies for Global Health, Military Medicine, Disaster Response, and Environmental Monitoring II; and Biometric Technology for Human Identification IX; 83711E (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.918501
Event: SPIE Defense, Security, and Sensing, 2012, Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Abstract

We present a unique, lightweight, compact, low-cost, x-ray imager: MiniMAX (Miniature, Mobile, Agile, X-ray). This system, which exploits the best aspects of Computed Radiography (CR) and Digital Radiography (DR) technology, weighs less than 6lbs, fits into a 6" diameter x 16" long carbon-fiber tube, and is constructed almost entirely from offthe- shelf components. MiniMAX is suitable for use in weld inspection, archaeology, homeland security, and veterinary medicine. While quantum limited for MeV radiography, the quantum-efficiency is too low for routine medical use. Formats include: 4"x6", 8"x12", or 16"x24" and can be readily displayed on the camera back, using a pocket projector, or on a tablet computer. In contrast to a conventional, flying-spot scanner, MiniMAX records a photostimulated image from the entire phosphor at once using a bright, red LED flash filtered through an extremely efficient (OD>9) dichroic filter.

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Scott A. Watson, Gwynneth Cunningham, and Samuel Gonzales "MiniMAX: miniature, mobile, agile, x-ray system", Proc. SPIE 8371, Sensing Technologies for Global Health, Military Medicine, Disaster Response, and Environmental Monitoring II; and Biometric Technology for Human Identification IX, 83711E (4 May 2012); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.918501

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