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National Academy of Sciences, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 25(115), p. 6335-6340, 2018

DOI: 10.1073/pnas.1802314115

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High-resolution μCT of a mouse embryo using a compact laser-driven X-ray betatron source

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Abstract

Significance High-resolution microcomputed tomography with benchtop X-ray sources requires long scan times because of the heat load limitation on the anode. We present an alternative, high-brightness plasma-based X-ray source that does not suffer from this restriction. A demonstration of tomography of a centimeter-scale complex organism achieves equivalent quality to a commercial scanner. We will soon be able to record such scans in minutes, rather than the hours required by conventional X-ray tubes.