Experimental Measurement of Scatter to Primary Ratio by Localized Primary Modulation in Industrial Computed Radiography
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The scatter-to-primary ratio (SPR), can serve as an important parameter for performing the scatter correction procedures or build up factor determination in radiography projections. In this work an experimental technique is presented based on localized primary modulation for direct SPR measurement. As illustrative examples, the SPR is measured for steel and aluminum step wedges to demonstrate the applicability of the presented technique in computed radiography. As a required parameter, the effective transmission factor of the modulator is measured using primary beam stopping concept over a calibration block. This technique has significant advantages such as a straight forward theory, simplified applicability in industrial site conditions, beam hardening consideration as well as automation possibility. The technique works by a single image acquisition, without image data loss in the interested area.
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OpenAlex topics: Geophysical Methods and Applications · Radiation Detection and Scintillator Technologies · Microwave Imaging and Scattering Analysis
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