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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 17, 2020
Filed:
Mar. 04, 2019
Applicant:
Rolls Royce Plc, London, GB;
Inventors:
Daniel Clark, Belper, GB;
Timothy J. Barden, Bristol, GB;
Assignee:
ROLLS-ROYCE PLC, London, GB;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G02B 27/30 (2006.01); G21K 1/02 (2006.01); A61B 6/03 (2006.01); A61B 6/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
A61B 6/032 (2013.01); A61B 6/5229 (2013.01); G02B 27/30 (2013.01); G21K 1/02 (2013.01);
Abstract
Provided herein are x-ray imaging systems, methods of x-radiography, and methods of manufacture of collimators suitable for use in x-ray imaging systems and methods of x-radiography. The systems, methods and devices proposed here may assist in providing for improved magnification of x-rays in an x-ray imaging system with improved image quality compared to known systems. It may find applications in a variety of x-ray applications, for example x-ray CT (Computed Tomography) and 2D projectional radiography for e.g. non-destructing testing purposes.