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A collision avoidance system and method for an x-ray CT microscope processes image data of an object at different angles and generates a model of the object. This model is then used to configure the microscope for operation and possibly avoid collisions between the microscope and the object.
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[Object] The present invention provides an X-ray irradiation device capable of adjusting the energy of X-rays in a wide range, and an analysis device equipped with the X-ray irradiation device. [Solving Means] An X-ray irradiation device according to an embodiment of the present invention focuses X-rays emitted from an X-ray generation mechanism to a predetermined focal position by a focusing mechanism. The X-ray generation mechanism has a structure which generates a plurality of X-rays having different wavelengths. The focusing mechanism has a structure in which the plurality of X-rays are focused to the same focal position by focusing elements having diffraction characteristics suitable for the wavelengths of the respective X-rays generated by the X-ray generation mechanism.
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A method for combining tomographic volume data sets and an Image Analysis Tool of an X-Ray Imaging Microscopy System are disclosed, which enable optimizing the image parameters based on multiple tomographic volume date sets of the sample that have been captured under different conditions using an x-ray microscopy system. This enables the operator to control the image contrast, for example, of selected slices, and apply the information associated with optimizing the contrast of the selected slice to all slices in two or more tomographic volume data sets. This creates a combined volume with optimized image contrast throughout. Also, the system enables navigation within the volumes through functional annotation, improvements in volume registration and improvements in noise suppression both within the volumes and within slice histograms of the sample.
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Systems, devices, and methods of Fourier ptychographic imaging by computationally reconstructing a high-resolution image by iteratively updating overlapping regions of variably-illuminated, low-resolution intensity images in Fourier space.
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Processes for producing a microCT image for virtual histology using x-ray microscopic computed tomography are described along with processes for rapid and inexpensive high-throughput methods of high resolution imaging for screening an ex vivo embryo for phenotype using computed tomography imaging. Staining of particular components of specimens with one or more staining agents is described which contributes to high quality image generation and identification of anatomical structures as well as localization of molecular targets. Inventive animal and specimen holders are detailed which allow for reduced post-imaging processing of generated images. In particular, animal and specimen holders are provided which include a highly transparent bed or liner which separates the animal or specimen from a less transparent structure. A further animal holder is provided for placing and/or maintaining the animal in a desired position during an imaging procedure or multiple imaging procedures including a bed conforming to the animal's body.
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An X-ray diffraction microscope apparatus (1) has an X-ray generating apparatus (2), a sample stage (3), a collimator (4) serving to suppress angle divergence, a two-dimensional X-ray detector (5) having an energy resolving power, an image processing apparatus, and an image recording and displaying apparatus (6). An angle divergence of diffracted X-rays is suppressed by moving a sample (7) and the two-dimensional X-ray detector (5) as close as possible via the collimator (4). The diffracted X-rays are measured and imaged in a state in which the two-dimensional X-ray detector (5) and the sample stage (3) are at a standstill without being moved. Accordingly, it is possible to provide an X-ray diffraction microscope apparatus which can acquire an image in an extremely short time, and can image a difference of an inhomogeneous sample, a material in which different crystal structures exist in one sample or a sample in which textures having different directions are contained and an X-ray diffraction measuring method using the X-ray diffraction microscope apparatus.
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Techniques for utilizing a microscope inspection system (100) capable of inspecting specimens (112) at high throughput rates are described. The inspection system achieves the higher throughput rates by utilizing more than one detector array (116) and a large field of view to scan the surface of the semiconductor wafers. The microscope inspection system also has high magnification capabilities, a high numerical aperture, and a large field of view. By using more than one detector array, more surface area of a wafer can be inspected during each scanning swath across the semiconductor wafers. The microscope inspection system is configured to have a larger field of view so that the multiple detector arrays can be properly utilized. Additionally, special arrangements of reflective and/or refractive surfaces are used in order to fit the detector arrays within the physical constraints of the inspection system.