We discuss an alternative acquisition scheme for edge illumination (EI) x-ray phase contrast imaging based on a continuous scan of the object and compare its performance to that of a previously used scheme, which involved scanning the object in discrete steps rather than continuously. By simulating signals for both continuous and discrete methods under realistic experimental conditions, the effect of the spatial sampling rate is analysed with respect to metrics such as image contrast and accuracy of the retrieved phase shift. Experimental results confirm the theoretical predictions. Despite being limited to a specific example, the results indicate that continuous schemes present advantageous features compared to discrete ones. Not only can they be used to speed up the acquisition but they also prove superior in terms of accurate phase retrieval. The theory and experimental results provided in this study will guide the design of future EI experiments through the implementation of optimized acquisition schemes and sampling rates.

Hagen, C., Coan, P., Bravin, A., Olivo, A., Diemoz, P. (2015). A continuous sampling scheme for edge illumination x-ray phase contrast imaging. JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSICS, 118(5) [10.1063/1.4927729].

A continuous sampling scheme for edge illumination x-ray phase contrast imaging

Bravin A
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2015

Abstract

We discuss an alternative acquisition scheme for edge illumination (EI) x-ray phase contrast imaging based on a continuous scan of the object and compare its performance to that of a previously used scheme, which involved scanning the object in discrete steps rather than continuously. By simulating signals for both continuous and discrete methods under realistic experimental conditions, the effect of the spatial sampling rate is analysed with respect to metrics such as image contrast and accuracy of the retrieved phase shift. Experimental results confirm the theoretical predictions. Despite being limited to a specific example, the results indicate that continuous schemes present advantageous features compared to discrete ones. Not only can they be used to speed up the acquisition but they also prove superior in terms of accurate phase retrieval. The theory and experimental results provided in this study will guide the design of future EI experiments through the implementation of optimized acquisition schemes and sampling rates.
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edge illumination; x-rays; phase contrast imaging;
English
2015
118
5
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Hagen, C., Coan, P., Bravin, A., Olivo, A., Diemoz, P. (2015). A continuous sampling scheme for edge illumination x-ray phase contrast imaging. JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSICS, 118(5) [10.1063/1.4927729].
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