The present application discloses an X-ray detection system and method. The detection system includes: a beam source generator, first detectors, a second detector, a collimating device and a processor. The first detectors and the second detector are alternately arranged in a transmission direction of an object to be detected. The beam source generator emits a plurality of columns of beam signals, wherein each column of beam signals comprises a plurality of beam signals; the first detectors to receive a plurality of columns of transmitted beam signals passing through the object; the collimating device performs a specificity selection from a plurality of columns of scattered beam signals passing through the object; the second detector receives scattered beam signals selected by the collimating device; and the processor determines a detection result of the object according to the plurality of columns of transmitted beam signals and the selected scattered beam signals.

Disclosed herein is a system for x-ray inspection. The system comprises an x-ray emitter. The system also comprises an x-ray sensor array comprising a first x-ray sensor, a second x-ray sensor adjacent the first x-ray sensor, and a coupler movably coupling the first x-ray sensor to the second x-ray sensor. The first x-ray sensor is movable into a plurality of orientations relative to the second x-ray sensor via the coupler. The system further comprises an imaging device to generate an inspection image based on information from the x-ray sensor array.

The present specification provides a detector for an X-ray imaging system. The detector includes at least one high resolution layer having high resolution wavelength-shifting optical fibers, each fiber occupying a distinct region of the detector, at least one low resolution layer with low resolution regions, and a single segmented multi-channel photo-multiplier tube for coupling signals obtained from the high resolution fibers and the low resolution regions.

An X-ray inspection system for scanning items is provided. The system includes: a stationary X-ray source extending around a rectangular scanning volume, and defining multiple source points from which X-rays can be directed through the scanning volume; an X-ray detector array also extending around the rectangular scanning volume and arranged to detect X-rays from the source points which have passed through the scanning volume; a conveyor arranged to convey the items through the scanning volume; and at least one processor for processing the detected X-rays to produce scanning images of the items.

The present specification discloses a covert mobile inspection vehicle with a backscatter X-ray scanning system that has an X-ray source and detectors for obtaining a radiographic image of an object outside the vehicle. The systems preferably include at least one sensor for determining a distance from at least one of the detectors to points on the surface of the object being scanned, a processor for processing the obtained radiographic image by using the determined distance of the object to obtain an atomic number of each material contained in the object, and one or more sensors to obtain surveillance data from a predefined area surrounding the vehicle.

The present disclosure includes a core sample analysis system that includes a portable sampling device configured to be positioned adjacent to a subsurface core sample. The portable sample device includes a first module that includes a radiation source. Also, the portable sample device includes a second module that includes a detector that is configured to detect radiation emitted from the radiation source that reflects off of the subsurface core sample.

Methods and an x-ray source for sweeping an x-ray beam across an object of inspection. A beam of electrons is emitted by a cathode, while a sweep controller applies a signal to a beam controller in a prescribed path on an anode, thereby causing an x-ray beam to be emitted from an aperture disposed at one apex of a snout of variable length. The aperture may be a Rommel aperture that allows for forming a scanning x-ray of desired size and flux independently of the angle at which the beam is emitted. Scanning rate may be varied during the course of a scan. Multiple x-ray beams may be formed simultaneously, where one beam is inside a conveyance while the other is outside the conveyance, for example.

This invention relates to a movable article inspection system and inspection method, wherein the inspection system comprises: a first automated guided vehicle, a radiation source and a detection mechanism; said radiation source and said detection mechanism are both mounted on said first automated guided vehicle, said first automated guided vehicle is able to move to a preset scanning inspection position, such that scanning inspection of said article to be scanned is effectuated by means of relative movement between an article to be scanned and the first automated guided vehicle. Such movable inspection system based on an automated guided vehicle is capable of making full use of an existing automated guided vehicle and its control system to make a movement path of the inspection system more flexible, and capable of effectuating centralized control and management of the inspection system, so that it can improve inspection efficiency, and save labor cost.

An autonomously mobile backscatter detection apparatus and method is disclosed. In one aspect, the apparatus includes a mobile platform configured to move freely in a horizontal plane. The apparatus further includes a backscatter detection imaging apparatus, arranged on the mobile platform, configured to acquire an image of an item to be inspected.

A system and method for a bistatic coherent LIDAR system with lasers locked to a reference. Utilizing atomic absorption lines to lock the frequency for the bistatic system provides an absolute reference, as each of the lasers in the bistatic system would have the same frequency to within the linewidth of the frequency reference. Each laser may also be additionally locked to an optical cavity for increased frequency stability. Not only does such a system provide essentially an infinite aperture, it also reduces laser power requirements because the detector platforms could be much closer to the target than the platform that contains the laser.