In:
Key Engineering Materials, Trans Tech Publications, Ltd., Vol. 321-323 ( 2006-10), p. 1060-1065
Abstract:
We have designed a computational tool for generating X-ray photon spectra for a range of
applications both in diagnostic radiology and mammography. As a library, we have adapted the spectral data based on the interpolating polynomials methods by Boone et al [5,6] as well as the computer data files given by Cranley et al [8]. The attenuated spectra for element or compound materials can be calculated based on the mass-attenuation coefficients from NIST (National Institute
of Science and Technology), which were also incorporated as a database. Furthermore, a function that a user can generate any filter material by editing the NIST data has been implemented. Parameters
related to the beam quality, such as mean photon energy, fluence, exposure, half-value layer (HVL), etc., are considered as important outputs. All of functions and database are integrated in a form of
graphical user interface (GUI) by using Microsoft Visual C++TM. This self-developed spectrum-generating code can be usefully served to design X-ray sensors. In this study, we have
applied the code to estimate quantum efficiency and charge collection efficiency in various detector materials.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1662-9795
DOI:
10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.321-323
DOI:
10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.321-323.1060
Language:
Unknown
Publisher:
Trans Tech Publications, Ltd.
Publication Date:
2006
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