An imaging apparatus includes a first X-ray detector that includes: a low energy scintillator operable to convert an incident X-ray spectrum into a first set of light photons; a first light imaging sensor operable to generate a set of low energy image signals from the first set of light photons, wherein a first exit radiation is a remainder portion of the first incident radiation after the X-ray spectrum passes through the low energy scintillator and the first light imaging sensor; an energy-separation filter operable to absorb or reflect at least a portion of the energy of the first exit X-ray spectrum and convert the first exit X-ray spectrum into a second exit X-ray spectrum; a second X-ray detector that includes: a high energy scintillator operable to convert the second exit X-ray spectrum into a second set of light photons; a second light imaging sensor operable to generate a set of high energy image signals from the second set of light photons; and a processor configured to: generate a high-energy image that is based on the set of high energy image signals and a low-energy image that is based on the set of low energy image signals; and perform a comparison of the high-energy image from the low-energy image to generate a soft tissue image.

A radiation detection system may include a radiation source, and a surface plasmon resonance (SPR) radiation detector. The SPR radiation detector may include a structure, a surface plasmon support material on portions of the structure and configured to receive radiation from the radiation source that initiates a surface plasmon at an interface between the structure and the surface plasmon support material, and a probing device coupled to the structure and configured to detect the surface plasmon.

Disclosed is a portable X-ray generation device, which uses an electric field emission-type X-ray source, and is thus advantageous in reducing weight and volume and has excellent reliability in X-ray emission performance. The portable X-ray generation device according to the present invention comprises: an electric field emission X-ray source, which includes a cathode electrode having an electron emission source, an anode electrode having an X-ray target surface, and a gate electrode between the cathode electrode and the anode electrode; an X-ray emission cone, which has a cone shape having an increasing diameter toward the front thereof, is disposed in front of an X-ray emission point of the electric field emission X-ray source, and controls an emitted X-ray in the form of an X-ray beam having a predetermined angle range; and a driving signal generation unit for generating at least three driving signals applied to the cathode electrode, the anode electrode, and the gate electrode, respectively, by a direct current power source having a predetermined voltage, wherein the entire weight of the device is 0.8 kg to 3 kg, and the X-ray emission output thereof can be implemented to be 120 W to 300 W.

Disclosed is a portable X-ray generation device, which uses an electric field emission-type X-ray source, and is thus advantageous in reducing weight and volume and has excellent reliability in X-ray emission performance. The portable X-ray generation device according to the present invention comprises: an electric field emission X-ray source, which includes a cathode electrode having an electron emission source, an anode electrode having an X-ray target surface, and a gate electrode between the cathode electrode and the anode electrode; an X-ray emission cone, which has a cone shape having an increasing diameter toward the front thereof, is disposed in front of an X-ray emission point of the electric field emission X-ray source, and controls an emitted X-ray in the form of an X-ray beam having a predetermined angle range; and a driving signal generation unit for generating at least three driving signals applied to the cathode electrode, the anode electrode, and the gate electrode, respectively, by a direct current power source having a predetermined voltage, wherein the entire weight of the device is 0.8 kg to 3 kg, and the X-ray emission output thereof can be implemented to be 120 W to 300 W.

A radiographing apparatus includes a radiation detection panel that detects radiation, a casing that encloses the radiation detection panel, and a wireless power reception portion. The casing includes an entrance portion via which radiation enters, a bottom portion arranged on the opposite side of the entrance portion, and a plurality of side portions. The casing also includes a connection portion that continuously connects the bottom portion and the side portions at a position located inside a first extension plane, which is an extension of the surface of the bottom portion, and a second extension plane, which is an extension of the surface of the side portions. The wireless power reception portion is arranged at the connection portion.

A radiographing apparatus includes a radiation detection panel that detects radiation, a casing that encloses the radiation detection panel, and a wireless power reception portion. The casing includes an entrance portion via which radiation enters, a bottom portion arranged on the opposite side of the entrance portion, and a plurality of side portions. The casing also includes a connection portion that continuously connects the bottom portion and the side portions at a position located inside a first extension plane, which is an extension of the surface of the bottom portion, and a second extension plane, which is an extension of the surface of the side portions. The wireless power reception portion is arranged at the connection portion.

An Auger plate for converting line emission x-ray photons into cascades of Auger electrons that form transient electric charges and for channeling the transient electric charges to an optical imager for conversion of the transient electric charges into a radiographic signal, the Auger plate including an array of Auger sensors which are graphite fibers coated with CsI or Gd coatings. The coatings are configured and arranged to bind the graphite fibers together and to convert the line emission x-ray photons into the cascades of Auger electrons to form the transient electric charges. The graphite fibers are configured and arranged to channel the transient electric charges toward the optical imager. Also, a detector including the Auger plate, a conductive film and an optical imager and a method for preparing the Auger plate.

A system and method for low noise electromagnetic radiation measurement enabling to measure weak signals is provided. The electromagnetic radiation measurement system is configured for detecting weak electromagnetic radiation input signals overcoming the quantum limit. The electromagnetic radiation|measurement system includes at least one or more first 50/50 power splitter receiving the input signal; two or more identical balanced heterodyne receivers; two or more LNAs; one or more local oscillator (LO), one or more optical isolator; one or more second 50/50 power splitter; a digital correlator; and a computer or a similar computational device.

There is provided a radiation detection device capable of realizing both suppression of deformation and weight reduction of a support plate to which a radiation detection panel is fixed. A radiation detection device includes: a radiation detection panel that detects radiation; a support plate which is formed of a MgLi alloy and to which the radiation detection panel is fixed in contact with the support plate; a plurality of tubular support posts that are formed in contact with a surface of the support plate not facing the radiation detection panel; and a housing (rear surface member) in which the radiation detection panel, the support plate, and the support posts are housed and which is disposed in contact with the support posts.

A method for determining a radionuclide concentration of a material is provided. The method comprises placing a detector in a protective structure, wherein the detector is coupled to a single-channel analyzer. The method further comprises inserting the protective structure in a material, wherein the material comprises a radionuclide. The method additionally comprises measuring the moisture content of the material to be analyzed. The method also comprises counting the emitted radiation having a known energy over an interval of time to produce a count per time, wherein the emitted radiation is emitted from the radionuclide and then dividing the count per time by the weight of the material to produce a count per time per weight.