Scientists have created a tabletop X-ray method capable of capturing real-time video of fast-moving objects with lower radiation doses.
Key facts
- •The system was developed by scientists from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Shanghai Jiao Tong University.
- •The research was published in the peer-reviewed journal Communications Physics on August 15.
- •The technology uses a conventional tabletop X-ray source rather than specialized, large-scale equipment.
- •The method is intended for applications including medical imaging and the inspection of moving mechanical parts.
- •The system operates with a lower radiation dose than traditional X-ray imaging techniques.
Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Shanghai Jiao Tong University have developed a new X-ray ghost imaging system. The tabletop technology allows for real-time, see-through video capture of dynamic objects, such as rotating aircraft engines or biological movements like a beating heart.
System capabilities and benefits
The team detailed their findings in a paper published in the journal Communications Physics on August 15. They noted that the system is designed to be simple, relatively inexpensive, and easy to operate compared to traditional X-ray methods. Furthermore, the technology requires a lower radiation dose to function.
Potential applications
The researchers stated that the method has significant potential for use in medical imaging. Additionally, it is suited for non-destructive imaging of moving mechanical components, providing a new way to observe internal dynamics without complex equipment.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by South China Morning Post.
