Publication Type
Conference Paper
Book Title
Hard X-Ray, Gamma-Ray, and Neutron Detector Physics XXVII
Publication Date
Publisher Location
Washington, United States of America
Conference Name
SPIE Optics + Photonics 2025
Conference Location
San Diego, California, United States of America
Conference Sponsor
SPIE
Conference Date
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Abstract
X-ray radiography can be an important diagnostic for emergency response, providing timely diagnostic information about a suspect object. However, there are situations where similar information would be better obtained with a one-sided imaging technique. X-ray backscatter imaging is a proven technology that could provide such information, but current implementations have drawbacks that render it unsuitable for emergency response. We are exploring the use of coded-aperture imaging to create one-sided images, targeting a key benefit: implementation requiring minimal additional resources, bypassing logistics issues. We present results demonstrating the feasibility of this approach.
