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 language | English |
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Title of host publication | Medical Imaging 2021 |
Subtitle of host publication | Physics of Medical Imaging |
Editors | Hilde Bosmans, Wei Zhao, Lifeng Yu |
Publisher | SPIE |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781510640191 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2021 |
Event | Medical Imaging 2021: Physics of Medical Imaging - Virtual, Online, United States Duration: 15 Feb 2021 → 19 Feb 2021 |
Publication series
Name | Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging - Proceedings of SPIE |
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Volume | 11595 |
ISSN (Print) | 1605-7422 |
Conference
Conference | Medical Imaging 2021: Physics of Medical Imaging |
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Country/Territory | United States |
City | Virtual, Online |
Period | 15/02/21 → 19/02/21 |
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Keywords
- Breast specimen imaging
- Cnt
- Microfocus x-ray source
- Point emitter