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Although a single-source, single-detector system has limitations, it can prove extremely useful for computed tomography studies. Such simple systems also have the advantages of relatively low set-up costs excellent results for many different types of measurements.
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This is the second installment of a series on computed tomography. Part I, published in January, introduced the subject and discussed industrial applications.
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Elliott, J.C., Anderson, P., Davis, G.R. et al. Computed tomography part II: The practical use of a single source and detector. JOM 46, 11–19 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03220641
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