Technology Commercialization Opportunity

Direct Quantum Detection Digital X-ray Imaging

Berkeley National Laboratory researchers have devised a new digital x-ray imaging technology that uses direct quantum counting for maximum sensitivity and minimum noise. Berkeley National Laboratory's new direct detector simultaneously achieves both high spatial resolution--comparable or superior to film--and high data acquisition rates. The device uses a wide-band x-ray spectrum and special VSLI circuitry that provides energy spectrum information for each pixel, thus enabling discrimination between low-Z and high-Z substances. The high sensitivity, extremely high resolution, and high data acquisition rate characteristics of this technique combine to provide a new method for low-dose human radiography at patient exposures substantially less than those currently in use. Berkeley National Laboratory's new direct quantum imaging device is well suited to mammography, other routine diagnostic radiography procedures and digital subtraction angiography. It also has strong potential in areas such as industrial process monitoring, non-destructive testing and airport security.

Potential Commercial Uses

Benefits of Technology

Options for Commercialization

E.O. Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is currently seeking industry partners for continuing research and development of Direct Quantum Detection Digital X-ray Imaging technology that will benefit E.O. Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, the partners involved, and end users of any products produced.

Contact:

Technology Transfer Department
E.O. Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
MS 90-1070
Berkeley, CA 94720
(510) 486-5366 FAX: (510) 486-6457

http://www.lbl.gov/Tech-Transfer/techs/lbnl967.html


Key Words:

Wide-band x-ray, Medical Imaging, Security Surveillance, Industrial Process

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