Description:
XRT is a leader in the field of x-ray phase contrast imaging, which enables the production of images that are richer in both visual and data content. These images deliver contrast and resolution not previously available from commercial x-ray instruments.
The applications of the technology are very diverse. It heralds a potential major advance in disease diagnosis, producing exquisite image detail of bone and soft tissue. It also offers new technology for use in the development of computer chip products, quality control in manufacturing, inspection of aircraft components, the study of biology, pathology, minerals and other complex structures.
The increased sensitivity of PCI allows sharp images to be made of objects that were previously not suitable for x-ray with relatively low cost equipment. The image resolution has been compared to that obtained by using US$250 million synchrotron machines. It allows soft tissue contrast that standard x-ray does not, and its spatial resolution is over 1000 times greater than for MRI machines or CT scanners that are currently in use. The technology also comes with a broadly based and very secure patent portfolio.