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X-ray Phase-Contrast Imaging Using Near-Field Speckles

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Authors:
  1. Marie-Christine Zdora

    1. School of Physics and Astronomy, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK

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  • Nominated as an outstanding Ph.D. thesis by the University College London, UK
  • Describes principles of X-ray phase-contrast imaging and gives comprehensive introduction to X-ray speckle-based and grating-based phase-contrast imaging
  • Includes extensive review sections, a large number of practical applications, and the latest developments of the technique
  • Ideal for researchers interested in implementing X-ray speckle-based imaging using their own X-ray systems

Part of the book series: Springer Theses (Springer Theses)

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Table of contents (10 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xxi
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  2. Introduction

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    Pages 1-9

  3. Principles of X-ray Imaging

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    Pages 11-57

  4. Synchrotron Beamlines, Instrumentation and Contributions

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    Pages 59-67

  5. X-ray Single-Grating Interferometry

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    Pages 69-111

  6. Principles and State of the Art of X-ray Speckle-Based Imaging

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    Pages 113-164

  7. The Unified Modulated Pattern Analysis

    • Marie-Christine Zdora
    Pages 165-193

  8. At-Wavelength Optics Characterisation via X-ray Speckle- and Grating-Based Unified Modulated Pattern Analysis

    • Marie-Christine Zdora
    Pages 195-214

  9. 3D Virtual Histology Using X-ray Speckle with the Unified Modulated Pattern Analysis

    • Marie-Christine Zdora
    Pages 215-257

  10. Recent Developments and Ongoing Work in X-ray Speckle-Based Imaging

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    Pages 259-313

  11. Summary, Conclusions and Outlook

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    Pages 315-320

  12. Back Matter

    Pages 321-337
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About this book

This thesis presents research on novel X-ray imaging methods that improve the study of specimens with small density differences, revealing their inner structure and density distribution. Exploiting the phase shift of X-rays in a material can significantly increase the image contrast compared to conventional absorption imaging. This thesis provides a practical guide to X-ray phase-contrast imaging with a strong focus on X-ray speckle-based imaging, the most recently developed phase-sensitive method. X-ray speckle-based imaging only requires a piece of abrasive paper in addition to the standard X-ray imaging setup. Its simplicity and robustness combined with the compatibility with laboratory X-ray sources, make it an ideal candidate for wide user uptake in a range of fields. An in-depth overview of the state of the art of X-ray speckle-based imaging and its latest developments is given in this thesis. It, furthermore, explores a broad range of applications, from X-ray optics characterisation, to biomedical imaging for 3D virtual histology and geological studies of volcanic rocks, demonstrating is promising potential. Moreover, the speckle-based technique is placed in the context of other phase-sensitive X-ray imaging methods to assist in the choice of a suitable method, hence serving as a guide and reference work for future users.

Authors and Affiliations

  • School of Physics and Astronomy, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK

    Marie-Christine Zdora

About the author

Marie-Christine Zdora has been working on X-ray phase-contrast imaging since 2013. She received her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Physics from Technical University Munich in 2011 and 2014, respectively. She, furthermore, holds a Master of Medical Physics from the University of Sydney (2013). In 2015, Marie-Christine moved to Diamond Light Source, where she pursued a PhD in a joint studentship with University College London. In January 2020, she was awarded her PhD in Physics on the topic of X-ray speckle-based phase-contrast imaging from University College London. She is now a postdoctoral research fellow at the University of Southampton.

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: X-ray Phase-Contrast Imaging Using Near-Field Speckles

  • Authors: Marie-Christine Zdora

  • Series Title: Springer Theses

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-66329-2

  • Publisher: Springer Cham

  • eBook Packages: Physics and Astronomy, Physics and Astronomy (R0)

  • Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2021

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-030-66328-5Published: 17 February 2021

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-030-66331-5Published: 18 February 2022

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-030-66329-2Published: 16 February 2021

  • Series ISSN: 2190-5053

  • Series E-ISSN: 2190-5061

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XXI, 337

  • Number of Illustrations: 14 b/w illustrations, 88 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Physics, general

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