Out-licensing

Apparatus and Method for Imaging an Object with Real-Time Response

This invention utilizes the natural difference of the refractive index of materials in their response to x-rays to form the contrast mechanism. With this invention, materials that does not provide sufficient contrast under x-ray imaging, such as biology specimens and polymers, can be imaged with much higher quality in terms of contrast and image resolution. The higher quality of image not only can reduce the radiation damage, but can also be used to improve the acquisition speed. It can therefore be used in biomedical imaging or semiconductor packaging or device inspection to obtain real-time response.

Conclusion

We have developed a novel apparatus and method for imaging an object with real-time response, that enhances contrast for more than 10 to 1000 time on low absorption materials and allows higher spatial and temporal resolution.

Relevance/Opportunity

This apparatus has applications in medical imaging, non-destructive analysis, semiconductor packaging and device inspection. We are currently seeking licensing or codevelopment partnerships. Please enquire quoting reference no. 02-960706.

Preclinical

Issued US 6526121