G01N2223/1016

X-RAY SINGLE-PIXEL CAMERA BASED ON X-RAY COMPUTATIONAL CORRELATED IMAGING

An X-ray single-pixel camera based on X-ray computational correlated imaging, which belongs to the technical research fields of X-ray computational correlated imaging and X-ray single-pixel imaging. The X-ray single-pixel camera includes: an X-ray modulation system (3), an X-ray modulation control system (4), an X-ray single-pixel detector (5), a main control system unit (6), a time synchronization system (7) and a computational imaging system (8). The main control system unit (6) controls each module through software; the time synchronization system (7) controls synchronization of each module for automatic collection; and the computational imaging system (8) is configured to perform a second-order correlated computation or a compressed sensing computation or a deep learning computation on the signals collected by the X-ray single-pixel detector (5) and a preset modulation matrix, so as to obtain an image of an object under test. The X-ray single-pixel camera based on X-ray computational correlated imaging, provided by the present invention, realizes single-pixel imaging, greatly reduces the sampling number while ensuring the imaging quality, and reduces the X-ray radiation dose in an imaging process.

Measurement of crystallite size distribution in polycrystalline materials using two-dimensional X-ray diffraction
11397154 · 2022-07-26 ·

An X-ray diffraction method measures crystallite size distribution in a polycrystalline sample using an X-ray diffractometer with a two-dimensional detector. The diffraction pattern collected contains several spotty diffraction rings. The spottiness of the diffraction rings is related to the size, size distribution and orientation distribution of the crystallites as well as the diffractometer condition. The invention allows obtaining of the diffraction intensities of all measured crystallites at perfect Bragg condition so that the crystallite size distribution can be measured based on the 2D diffraction patterns.

METHOD FOR DETECTING A CRITICAL DEFECT IN A CERAMIC ROLLING ELEMENT

Method for detecting at least one critical defect in a ceramic rolling element providing the steps of capturing a plurality of two-dimensional digital radiographic images of the rolling element; digitally filtering each radiographic image; delineating, on the basis of the filtered image, at least one region liable to comprise the critical defect; constructing stereoscopically a virtual model of the rolling element having the region; comparing the dimensions of the delineated region with a plurality of predetermined threshold values, and, when the dimensions are greater than the threshold values, generating an alarm signal.

METHOD FOR INVESTIGATING A CYLINDRICAL SHAPE OF A BATTERY
20210399351 · 2021-12-23 ·

Provided is a method for investigating a cylindrical shape of a battery. The method for investigating a battery with an x-ray image comprises determining a center line of an inspected battery; setting a ROI (Region of Interest) of each partial area formed on base of the center line and obtaining each x-ray image of each partial area; and combining each x-ray image and obtaining a total x-ray image of the battery, wherein the partial areas are formed according to a transferring speed of the battery.

CT SCANNER AND METHOD FOR PERFORMING A CT EXAMINATION OF AN OBJECT
20210389260 · 2021-12-16 ·

CT scanner comprising a scanning conveyor (9) mounted on a supporting structure and configured to move an object (3) for CT examination forward through a scanning area (8), an input conveyor (10) configured to convey the object until the scanning chamber (2), and an output conveyor (11) configured to convey an object (3) out of the scanning chamber (2), wherein the input conveyor (10), the scanning conveyor (9) and the output conveyor (11) are configured to move forward the object (3) placed on a supporting unit (19) mechanically detached therefore, and wherein the scanning conveyor (9) is configured to rotate the supporting unit (19) and the object (3) on themselves as they travel through the scanning area (8). The input conveyor (10) and the output conveyor (11) are fitted with shields configured in such a way as to intercept all x-rays emitted from the scanning area (8) which escape from the scanning chamber (2) towards the conveyors.

X-RAY ANALYSIS DEVICE AND X-RAY ANALYSIS METHOD
20210372953 · 2021-12-02 ·

Provided is an X-ray analysis device and an X-ray analysis method capable of easily analyzing a valence of a target element in a sample. A controller 22 of a signal processing device of the X-ray analysis device is provided with: a storage unit 360 for storing a calibration curve generated based on a peak energy of Kα.sub.1 X-ray and a peak energy of Kα.sub.2 X-ray emitted from a metal simple substance, a peak energy of Kα.sub.1 X-ray and a peak energy of Kα.sub.2 X-ray emitted from each of two or more types of compounds each containing the metal simple substance, and a valence of the metal in each of the two or more types of compounds; a processing unit 302 configured to acquire a peak energy of Kα.sub.1 X-ray and a peak energy of Kα.sub.2 X-ray of the metal emitted from the metal contained in an unknown sample; and a calculation unit 308 configured to calculate a mean valence of the metal contained in the unknown sample by applying the obtained peak energy of Kα.sub.1 X-ray and peak energy of Kα.sub.2 X-ray to the calibration curve.

APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR COMBINED SIMULTANEOUS ANALYSES OF MATERIALS
20220205935 · 2022-06-30 · ·

An analysis apparatus comprises: a moveable stage assembly; a sample holder on a top surface of the stage assembly; a first photon source and a first photon detector or detector array, the first photon source being configured to emit a first beam of photons that intercepts the surface of a sample at a first location on the sample and the first photon detector or detector array being configured to detect photons that are emitted from the first location; and a second photon source and a second photon detector or detector array, the second photon source being configured to emit a second beam of photons that intercepts the surface of the sample at a second location on the sample, the second location being spaced apart from the first location, and the second photon detector or detector array being configured to detect photons that are emitted from the second location.

LINE FOR INSPECTING EMPTY GLASS CONTAINERS
20220196567 · 2022-06-23 ·

An inspection line comprises: at a finish inspection station, a finish inspection installation capable of detecting without contact, by light rays, check-type defects in the neck of the containers; at a base inspection station, a base inspection installation capable of detecting without contact, by light rays, check-type defects in the base of the containers; and at a radiographic measuring station, a radiographic installation for automatically measuring linear dimensions of at least one region to be inspected of containers. The three installations are each arranged at stations distinct from each other along a trajectory of displacement of the containers. In each installation, a section of the transport device ensures, in the inspection area of the installation, the transport of the containers along a rectilinear portion of the trajectory (T) in a horizontal conveying plane (Pc) perpendicular to the central axis of the containers.

SAMPLE MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR AN X-RAY ANALYSIS APPARATUS
20220187224 · 2022-06-16 ·

The sample mounting system comprises a sample holder and a sample stage having a platform for supporting the sample holder. The sample can be fixed to the sample holder by a mount. The sample holder comprises a holder reference portion, which co-operates with a corresponding reference portion of the sample stage (the stage reference portion) to align the sample holder with the sample stage. When the sample holder is positioned on the platform such that the stage reference portion and the holder reference portion engage each other, the sample holder is aligned with the sample stage.

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR ANALYZING DIFFRACTIONPATTERN OF MIXTURE, AND INFORMATION STORAGE MEDIUM
20220187225 · 2022-06-16 ·

Provided is a method of analyzing a diffraction pattern of a mixture, the method including: a first step of fitting, through use of a fitting pattern including a term obtained by multiplying a known target pattern indicating a target component by a first intensity ratio, and a term obtained by multiplying an unknown pattern indicating a residual group consisting of one or more residual components by a second intensity ratio, and having the first intensity ratio, the second intensity ratio, and the unknown pattern as fitting parameters, the fitting pattern to the observed pattern by changing the first and the second intensity ratio in a state where the unknown pattern is set to an initial pattern; and a second step of fitting the fitting pattern to the observed pattern by changing the unknown pattern while restricting the changes of the first and the second intensity ratio.