Medical imaging system
Medical imagingMIRRORCLE-CV
MIRRORCLE technology synchrotron X-rays can be characterized as broad spectrum white X-rays with a large hard X-ray component. They are inherently very brilliant and posses good coherence as a direct consequence of the micron sized emission point. Thus, X-rays from a MIRRORCLE technology synchrotron are an ideal source for phase contrast imaging.
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Specification
Three important factors in the the field of X-ray imaging are resolution,
radiation dosage, transmission performance. The conventional high resolution
X-ray source for science and industry is the micro-focus X-ray tube. and
similarly, the conventional high performance transmission X-ray source
is the LINAC. MIRROCLE-CV series MIRRORCLE are superior to these industry
standards.
As with all X-ray imaging systems, imaging capability is inversely proportional to the emission source size. MIRRORCLE uses a micron order sized target as its source leading to inherent micron level imaging resolution capability, even in the MeV portion of the output spectrum. MIRRORCLE innovation is evident when compared to a conventional synchrotron such as SPring-8 which has a light source size of 20 microns. Theoretical calculations and experimental evidence agree that MIRRORCLE X-ray intensity is not affected by reducing the emission point size. MIRRORCLE has the following outstanding features:
MIRRORCLE broadband X-rays are able to simultaneously,
and with high quality, image plastics and metals via a complex refraction
contrast mechanism. MIRRORCLE also provides inherent image magnification
capability as a result of the wide cone beam projection and flexible positioning
geometry. Continuously variable magnification up to a maximum of 75 times
magnification have been achieved with MIRRROCLE versus 3 or 4 times with
a conventional X-ray tube.
MIRRORCLE has many unique aspects that makes it ideal for imaging soft
tissue and bone in vivo in a single exposure image. X-ray output can be
adjusted in a few seconds using an automated target turret. X-ray microscopy
techniques with MIRRORCLE yield imaging resolutions of 10 microns.
Imaging Gallery
In this example lung tissue is imaged using MIRRORCLE X-rays. Note the
tremendous level of soft tissue detail as a result of phase contrast imaging.
Conventional X-rays sources and imaging provide minimal soft tissue image
detail as X-ray absorption in soft tissue is uniformly low.
Phase contrast images of a common domesticated pig liver.
From left to right, the top row first shows an optical image of the liver,
preceded by a full view contact image with labeled sites of interest. Next
are sites #2310 and #2330, On the second row left to right are sites #2307,
#2308, #2311, and 2326. Both slides #2330 and #2326 use a 100 μm Φ Pt target
while the other images use a 25 μm Φ Cu target. Remarkable and unusual
levels of soft tissue detail are visible in these slides due to MIRRORCLE
phase contrast imaging. Of special merit is the ability to see blood vessels
inside the liver.
A phase contrast image of a red bell pepper reveals the
complex internal structure of this vegetable. Seeds and other internal
structures are clearly visible. The fourth picture is a CT image of the
red pepper.
Phase contrast image of a typical head of iceberg lettuce.
Individual leaves in the interior of the lettuce are clearly visible
Phase contrast images of a cicada. Internal organs are
visible and possess good detail. The last image is of the insects wings
which are particularly difficult to image.
■ Cancer diagnosis
MIRRORCLE technology is capable of being configured such that it can
function in both cancer detection and therapy roles. Experiments show that
1mm diameter cancer tumors are detectable using MIRRORCLE X-rays.
Phase contrast images of a chest phantom with embedded
spherical tumor sites. From left to right, the top row first shows an optical
image of a chest phantom, preceded by 1x, 5x, and 10x magnification of
a tumor site. The second row displays an overall X-ray image of the chest
phantom and again preceded by 1x, 5x, and 10x magnification of a second
tumor site. Remarkably, in this instance the 5x and 10x images clearly
show the tumor even though it is partially obscured by a rib.
■ Application for Biological
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Could observe the blood vessels in rat cartilage.
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