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3D X-ray Tomography - Basics and Latest Developments

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In the following, the basic principles of X-ray physics are discussed which includes generation and detection of X-rays and the acquisition of X-ray projection images. Further on, the process of computer-assisted sectional image calculation is briefly introduced and the latest developments in the field are mentioned. Additionally, particular issues of micro- and nano-scale X-ray Computed Tomography are described. Finally, we attempt to look forward into the upcoming future of industrial X-ray imaging systems which most probably will evolve to cognitive sensor networks by applying advanced machine-learning technologies.

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  1. Fraunhofer IZFP, Saarbrucken, Germany

    Randolf Hanke

  2. Fraunhofer EZRT, Fürth, Germany

    Theobald O. J. Fuchs

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  1. Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio, USA

    Nathan Ida

  2. Center for Nondestructive Evaluation, Iowa State University Center for Nondestructive Evaluation, Ames, Iowa, USA

    Norbert Meyendorf

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  1. Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Akron, Akron, USA

    Ida Nathan

  2. Center for Nondestructive Evaluation, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, USA

    Norbert Meyendorf

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Fuchs, T.O., Hanke, R. (2018). 3D X-ray Tomography - Basics and Latest Developments. In: Ida, N., Meyendorf, N. (eds) Handbook of Advanced Non-Destructive Evaluation. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-30050-4_22-1

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