Development of microfocus x-ray source based on cnt emitter for intraoperative specimen radiographic system

Amar Prasad Gupta, Seung Jun Yeo, Jaekyu Jang, Jaeik Jung, Jinho Choi, Jongmin Lim, Wooseob Kim, Junyoung Park, Hangyeol Park, Moon Shik Chae, Yeong Heum Yeon, Jeung Sun Ahn, Seung Hoon Kim, Namkug Kim, Beomseok Ko, Jehwang Ryu

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Abstract

A microfocus X-ray source based on carbon nanotube (CNT) emitter grown by chemical vapor deposition is presented in this paper. The microfocus X-ray source is developed for the intraoperative specimen radiographic system, which can be used inside the operation theatre and helps reducing the surgery time during breast conserving surgery by confirming the extent of margin on specimen. This high focusing X-ray source is realized by growing CNTs on pointed structures. The field emission characteristic shows that maximum anode current of 1mA, which corresponds to a maximum emission current density of 500 mA/cm2 from the CNT-based point emitter. The optimized parameter for the assembly of electron gun was achieved by using commercially available CST simulation software. Consequently, this microfocus X-ray tube could produce X-ray image of multilayer printed circuit board showing fine lines of integrated circuit.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMedical Imaging 2021
Subtitle of host publicationPhysics of Medical Imaging
EditorsHilde Bosmans, Wei Zhao, Lifeng Yu
PublisherSPIE
ISBN (Electronic)9781510640191
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2021
EventMedical Imaging 2021: Physics of Medical Imaging - Virtual, Online, United States
Duration: 15 Feb 202119 Feb 2021

Publication series

NameProgress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging - Proceedings of SPIE
Volume11595
ISSN (Print)1605-7422

Conference

ConferenceMedical Imaging 2021: Physics of Medical Imaging
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityVirtual, Online
Period15/02/2119/02/21

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Keywords

  • Breast specimen imaging
  • Cnt
  • Microfocus x-ray source
  • Point emitter

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