Abstract
The concept of industrial computed tomography (CT) is introduced in this chapter. CT is defined, and the history of CT scanning is outlined. As part of the history, the conventional tomography technique is explained. The development of CT is documented, outlining the initial experiments that lead to the development of modern CT. An overview of the current state of CT scanning is then presented, outlining the five main generations of clinical CT scanner and the two main types of scanner used in industrial CT. The industrial requirements of CT are then discussed, and the content of the following chapters is briefly outlined.
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Thompson, A., Leach, R. (2018). Introduction to Industrial X-ray Computed Tomography. In: Carmignato, S., Dewulf, W., Leach, R. (eds) Industrial X-Ray Computed Tomography. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-59573-3_1
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