High-speed X-ray imaging camera for time-resolved diffraction studies

We report here on a high-speed X-ray imaging camera, specifically developed for time resolved diffraction studies using synchrotron and laboratory X-ray sources. This camera is capable of acquiring six X-ray images at speeds of up to 2300 frames per second (f/s). The system is based on a modified ar...

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Published in:IEEE transactions on nuclear science 2002-10, Vol.49 (5), p.2415-2419
Main Authors: Tipnis, S.V., Nagarkar, V.V., Gaysinskiy, V., Muller, S.R., Shestakova, I.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cameras
Charge coupled devices
Diffraction
High speed
High-resolution imaging
Image resolution
Imaging
Laboratories
Optical coupling
Optical devices
Optical diffraction
Spatial resolution
Time resolved
X-ray diffraction
X-ray imaging
X-rays
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Summary:We report here on a high-speed X-ray imaging camera, specifically developed for time resolved diffraction studies using synchrotron and laboratory X-ray sources. This camera is capable of acquiring six X-ray images at speeds of up to 2300 frames per second (f/s). The system is based on a modified architecture charge coupled device (CCD) optically coupled to a fiber-optic taper via an image intensifier. The front end of the taper is coupled to a specially designed microstructured CsI(Tl) scintillator screen capable of providing high light output, very high-detection efficiency, and excellent spatial resolution. In addition to the time resolved diffraction studies, this detector will be extremely valuable in applications such as dynamic imaging of small animals, X-ray microtomography, and materials science applications. This paper discusses the design and performance characterization of the imaging system. Additionally, we present some preliminary high-speed X-ray imaging data obtained using laboratory X-ray sources.
ISSN:0018-9499
1558-1578
DOI:10.1109/TNS.2002.803878