AU7730696A - Apparatus and method for automatic recognition of concealed objects using multiple energy computed tomography - Google Patents

Apparatus and method for automatic recognition of concealed objects using multiple energy computed tomography

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AU7730696A
AU7730696A AU77306/96A AU7730696A AU7730696A AU 7730696 A AU7730696 A AU 7730696A AU 77306/96 A AU77306/96 A AU 77306/96A AU 7730696 A AU7730696 A AU 7730696A AU 7730696 A AU7730696 A AU 7730696A
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Paul D. Willson
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    • G01T1/2985In depth localisation, e.g. using positron emitters; Tomographic imaging (longitudinal and transverse section imaging; apparatus for radiation diagnosis sequentially in different planes, steroscopic radiation diagnosis)
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    • G01V5/22Active interrogation, i.e. by irradiating objects or goods using external radiation sources, e.g. using gamma rays or cosmic rays
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