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Hybrid Modulated-Phase-Grating For Phase Contrast X-Ray For A Varying Fringe Period Clinical Interferometry System, Elizabeth Jeong Park Jun 2022

Hybrid Modulated-Phase-Grating For Phase Contrast X-Ray For A Varying Fringe Period Clinical Interferometry System, Elizabeth Jeong Park

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Phase contrast x-rays are of use due to the range of imaging they can provide. Not only are they useful for attenuation they also can provide phase and small angle scatter X-ray (SAXS) information simultaneously which adds additional contrast and information to the original attention image. In prior work, a phase contrast system with Modulated Phase Grating was shown to eliminate the need for analyzer in standard Talbot Lau Xray Interferometers (TLXI). The system is clinically compatible in footprint due to its length being limited to


Visualization Of Brown Fat Using X-Ray Dark Field Imaging, Troy D. Jacobs Jun 2020

Visualization Of Brown Fat Using X-Ray Dark Field Imaging, Troy D. Jacobs

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Introduction: Obesity has become a major societal issue. Many researchers are looking for ways to combat this growing epidemic. Brown adipose tissue (BAT) might be a way to help individuals overcome the challenges associated with weight loss and maintenance of weight loss, but a better understanding of BAT and how to control and utilize it is needed. BAT differs from white adipose tissue (WAT) in that BAT is rich with mitochondria and therefore is metabolically active. BAT is a source of non-shivering thermogenesis and can be activated both by cold exposure and pharmacologically. Current methods of assessing BAT activity are …