WO2012063169A1 - Grating for phase contrast imaging - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to gratings for X-ray differential phase-contrast imaging, a detector arrangement and an X-ray imaging system for generating phase-contrast images of an object and a method of producing a grating.
- Phase-contrast imaging with X-rays is used, for example, to enhance the contrast of low absorbing specimen, compared to conventional amplitude contrast images. This allows to use less radiation applied to the object, for example a patient.
- the waves need to have a well-defined phase relation both in time and space.
- the temporal coherence can be provided by applying monochromatic X-ray radiation.
- an apparatus for generating phase-contrast X-ray imaging as described comprises, in an optical path, an incoherent X-ray source, a first beam splitter grating, a second beam recombiner grating, an optical analyzer grating and an image detector.
- an incoherent X-ray source e.g., a laser beam source
- a first beam splitter grating e.g., a laser beam
- a second beam recombiner grating e.g., a second beam recombiner grating
- an optical analyzer grating e.g., a differential phase-contrast imaging (DPC)
- a foil-grating for X- ray differential phase-contrast imaging comprising a first foil of X-ray absorbing material and at least a second foil of X-ray absorbing material.
- the at least two foils each comprise a plurality of X-ray absorbing stripes spaced from each other by X-ray transparent apertures.
- the first foil comprises a first plurality of first stripes with a first width wi and a first plurality of first apertures with a first opening width woi arranged periodically with a first pitch pi.
- the second foil comprises a second plurality of second stripes with a second width W2 and a second plurality of second apertures with a second opening width W02 arranged periodically with a second pitch P2.
- the at least two foils are arranged displaced to each other such that the second stripes are positioned in front of the first apertures such that for the passage of X-ray radiation a plurality of resulting slits is provided with a resulting slit width WR that is smaller than the first and the second opening width.
- the at least two foils are fixedly attached to each other.
- foil relates to a material with a small thickness compared o its extension.
- the term foil comprises flexible materials, i.e. materials that can be bent in at least one direction, as well as panels or sheets of any other material.
- the transparent apertures are enclosed by circumferential foil sections connecting the plurality of stripes with each other at their ends, wherein the plurality of stripes and the circumferential foil sections are provided as a continuous foil.
- a detector arrangement of an X-ray system for generating phase-contrast images of an object which comprises a source grating, a phase grating, an analyzer grating and a detector with a sensor.
- the source grating is adapted to split an X-ray beam of polychromatic spectrum of X-rays.
- the phase grating is adapted to recombine the splitted beam in an analyzer plane.
- One of the gratings e.g. the analyzer grating, is adapted to be stepped transversely over one period of the analyzer grating.
- the sensor is adapted to record raw image data while being stepped transversely over one period of the analyzer grating.
- At least one of the gratings is a foil-grating according to the above-mentioned exemplary embodiments.
- an X-ray imaging system for generating phase-contrast data of an object is provided with an X-ray source generating a beam of polychromatic spectrum of X-rays, an X-ray detector unit providing raw image data of an object, a processing unit for controlling the X-ray source and computing the raw image data generating image data and a display for displaying the computed image data.
- the X-ray detector unit comprises a detector arrangement according to one of the above-mentioned embodiments.
- a method of producing a foil- grating for X-ray differential phase-contrast imaging comprising the following steps: a) providing a first foil of X-ray absorbing material and applying a first plurality of first X-ray transparent apertures with a first opening width woi arranged periodically with a first pitch pi such that a first plurality of X-ray absorbing stripes with a first width wi spaced from each other by the first apertures is achieved; b) providing a second foil of X-ray absorbing material and applying a second plurality of second X-ray transparent apertures with a second opening width W02 arranged periodically with a second pitch p 2 such that a second plurality of second stripes with a second width w 2 spaced from each other by the second apertures is achieved; c) positioning the at least two foils displaced to each other such that the second stripes are located in front of the first apertures such that for the passage of X- ray radiation a plurality of resulting
- the gist of the invention can provide foils with apertures produced as small as possible by arranging the at least two foils in a displaced manner such that the resulting slits are provided which have a smaller width than the minimum width that can be provided in the foils themselves.
- the resulting slit width can be adapted to particular needs.
- Fig 1 schematically shows an example of an X-ray system
- Fig. 2 schematically shows detector arrangement of an X-ray system for phase contrast imaging
- Figs. 3a-c schematically show a first embodiment of a foil-grating according to the invention
- FIG. 4a-b schematically show further embodiments of a foil-grating according to the invention in a cross-section
- Fig. 5 schematically shows the basic method steps of a method for producing a foil-grating according to the invention.
- Fig. 6 schematically shows a further embodiment of a method according to
- Fig. 1 schematically shows an X-ray imaging system 10 with an examination apparatus for generating phase-contrast images of an object.
- the examination apparatus comprises an X-ray image acquisition device with a source of X-ray radiation 12 provided to generate X-ray radiation beams with a conventional X-ray source.
- a table 14 is provided to receive a subject to be examined, for example a patient.
- an X-ray detector unit 16 is basically located opposite the source of X-ray radiation 12 (for detailed explanation see below), i.e. during the radiation procedure the subject is located between the source of X-ray radiation 12 and the detector unit 16.
- the latter is sending data to a processing unit 18 which is connected to the detector unit 16 and the radiation source 12.
- the processing unit 18 is located underneath the table 14 to save space within the examination room. Of course, it could also be located at a different place, such as a different room.
- a display 20 is arranged in the vicinity of the table 14 to display information such as the computed image data to the person operating the X-ray imaging system.
- an interface unit 22 is arranged to input information by the user.
- the example shown is of a so-called C-type X-ray image acquisition device.
- the X-ray image acquisition device comprises an arm in form of a C where the image detector is arranged at one end of the C-arm and the source of X-ray radiation 12 is located at the opposite end of the C-arm.
- the C-arm is movably mounted and can be rotated around the object of interest located on the table 14. In other words, it is possible to acquire images with different directions of view.
- X-ray image acquisition devices such as a gantry with a rotating pair of X-ray source and detector.
- the subject matter of the invention is used for mammography, where lower energy and not so high intensities as well as a need for high spatial resolution exist.
- the invention is also suitable for C-arm and CT examination.
- Fig. 2 schematically shows a detector arrangement 24 of an X-ray system for generating phase-contrast images of an object 26.
- the object 26 for example a patient or a sample as shown in Fig. 2, is arranged between a source grating 28 and a phase grating 30.
- An analyzer grating 32 is arranged behind the phase grating 30. Further, a detector with a sensor 34 is provided behind the analyzer grating 32.
- the source grating is arranged on the opposite side of the C-arm where the source is located.
- the other gratings are arranged opposite, i.e. on the other side such that the object is arranged between the two ends of the C-arm, and thus between the source grating and the phase grating.
- an X-ray beam 36 is of polychromatic spectrum of X-rays is provided by a conventional X-ray source 38.
- the X-ray radiation beam 36 is applied to the source grating 28 splitting the X-ray radiation such that coherent X-ray radiation is provided.
- the splitted beam, indicated with reference numeral 39 is applied to the phase grating 30 recombining the split beams in an analyzer plane. After recombining the split beams behind the phase grating 30, the recombined beam is applied to the analyzer grating 36.
- the sensor 34 is recording raw image data while one of the gratings, in the example shown the analyzer grating 32, is stepped transversely over one period of the analyzer grating 32.
- the arrangement of at least one the gratings 28, 30 or 32 comprises an inventive foil grating as described in the following. It is noted that the foil-grating according to the invention is in particular beneficial for the source grating 28.
- the foil-grating according to the present invention could also be used in a static setup with special measurement methods.
- the inventive foil-grating is used for all actual and for all future PCI-setups.
- Figs. 3a-c a first embodiment of a foil-grating is shown.
- Fig. 3a shows a first and a second foil in a so-called exploding perspective drawing before attaching the two foils to each other.
- Fig. 3b shows a plan view of the two foils attached to each other and
- Fig. 3c shows a cross-section of the attached foils of Fig. 3b.
- Fig. 3a shows a foil-grating 40 for X-ray differential phase-contrast imaging, comprising a first foil 42 of X-ray absorbing material and at least a second foil 44 of X-ray absorbing material.
- the first foil 42 comprises a first plurality 46 of first stripes 48a,b,c... with a first width wi 50 and a first plurality 52 of first apertures 54a,b,c... with a first opening width woi 56 arranged periodically with a first pitch pi 58.
- the first stripes are X-ray absorbing since they are made from the foil material.
- the first apertures 54 are X-ray transparent.
- the second foil comprises a second plurality 60 of second stripes 62a,b,c..., which are also X-ray absorbing, with a second width W2 64 and a second plurality 66 of second apertures 68a,b,c... with a second opening wo2 70 arranged periodically with a second pitch p2 72.
- the second apertures 68 are also X-ray transparent.
- the at least two foils 42 and 44 are arranged displaced to each other such that the second stripes are positioned in front of the first apertures such that for the passage of X-ray radiation, a plurality 74 of resulting slits
- 76a,b,c... is provided with a resulting slit width WR 78 that is smaller than the first and the second opening width.
- This combining of the two foils 42, 44 is indicated with two arrows 79.
- the at least two foils are then fixedly attached to each other, for example by gluing.
- the mounted state of the foil-grating 40 is shown in Fig. 3b.
- the resulting slits 76 are indicated in a hatched manner.
- Fig. 3 c show a cross-section of the foil-grating comprising the first and second foils 42, 44.
- the foils can be metal foils.
- the transparent apertures are enclosed by circumferential foil sections 80 connecting the plurality of stripes with each other at their ends. This provides an easier handling in the manufacturing process.
- the plurality of stripes and the circumferential foil sections are provided as a continuous foil, i.e. as a one-piece foil in which the apertures are arranged.
- alignment markers 81 are provided outside the area with the resulting slits for improved accuracy during the assembly step.
- alignment pins and foils with holes are provided as well as the use of additional tools for precise mounting.
- the first pitch pi and the second pitch p 2 are equal.
- the offset of the displacement is half the pitch pi .
- the first pitch pi and the second pitch p 2 are equal and the offset of the displacement is shown as half the pitch.
- the width of the stripes is smaller than the opening width.
- the larger openings can each be divided into two resulting slits.
- the second stripes are positioned in front of the first apertures such that each first and second aperture is at least partially covered.
- the second stripes are positioned in front of the first apertures such that each first and second aperture is at least partially covered.
- the first and/or second stripes have a nonlinear form, and wherein the first and second apertures have a nonlinear form with different sections with section opening widths wso; and the displacement of the at least two foils leads to resulting apertures with resulting section opening widths WSOR, which are smaller than the respective section opening widths wso of the first and second apertures.
- the slits can have an L-shaped form and the slits are repeated in a constant pitch in two directions across the foil. By displacement it is possible to achieve resulting slits with an L-cross section with a smaller width in one or two directions.
- the cross-sections, indicated with reference numeral 82 of the resulting slits are square-like such that the thru-direction, indicated with reference numeral 84, is perpendicular to the foils' direction of extension.
- a plurality of first and second foils is provided and stacked in an alternating manner (not further shown).
- higher absorption factors can be provided while the same resulting slit sizes are achieved.
- a plurality number of foils is provided and arranged in a stacked manner with pitches and opening width adapted such that the cross-section, indicated with reference numeral 182 in Fig. 4, of the resulting slits is adapted to different fan beam angles which are indicated by reference numeral 184.
- a plurality of foils 142 is shown comprising a number of resulting slits 176 which are provided with an inclined thru-direction, compared with the direction of extension of the foils.
- all resulting slits 176 have the same angle of inclination, indicated as angle a.
- the cross-sections of the resulting apertures have a form of a parallelogram.
- the foils are provided with similar apertures/opening widths and slit widths having the same pitch. They are displaced with a value larger than half the pitch.
- a plurality of foils 242 is shown comprising a number of resulting slits 276 which are adapted such to provide thru-openings for the beams in a fan-like manner, which is indicated with dotted centre-lines 284 each having increasing and decreasing angles to the foils' extension.
- the thru-openings have a trapezoid shape or triangle etc. instead of a rectangular shape.
- the cross-sections of the resulting apertures have different forms of a parallelogram.
- the foils are provided with different opening widths and pitches.
- the stripes have similar widths.
- the resulting slits themselves have a trapezoid form, with increasing or decreasing cross-section in radiation direction, thereby allowing to further influence the passing radiation (not shown).
- a method 100 of producing a foil-grating for X-ray differential phase- contrast imaging is provided which is shown with its basic steps in Fig. 5, comprising the following steps:
- a first foil 112 of X-ray absorbing material is provided and in an application step 114 a first plurality of first X-ray transparent apertures 116 with a first opening width woi is applied, which transparent apertures are arranged periodically with a first pitch pisuch that a first plurality of first X-ray absorbing stripes with a first width wi, spaced from each other by the first apertures, is achieved.
- a second foil 122 of X-ray absorbing material is provided and in a further application step 124, a second plurality of second X-ray transparent apertures 126 is applied which second apertures having a second opening width wo 2 and which are arranged periodically with a second pitch p 2 such that a second plurality of second stripes with a second width w 2 , spaced from each other by the second apertures, is achieved.
- a positioning step 130 the at least two foils are positioned displaced to each other such that the second stripes are located in front of the first apertures such that for the passage of X-ray radiation, a plurality of resulting slits 132 is provided with a resulting slit width WR that is smaller than the first and the second opening width.
- an attachment step 134 the at least two foils are attached to each other providing a foil-grating 136.
- the apertures are applied by laser dicing and/or drilling or metal etching, for example when the foils are metal foils.
- the foils are glued to each other, as a preferred example.
- the foils are attached to each other in a non- planar fashion, for example in a curved geometry.
- the foils are aligned with each other in an alignment step 138 with alignment markers which are provided outside the area with the resulting slits.
- guiding supports are provided for the alignment during the gluing procedure (not further shown).
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