Desktop X-ray microscopy and microtomography

J Microsc. 1998 Aug;191(Pt 2):151-8.

Abstract

Recent developments in X-ray microtomography have made it possible to miniaturize a CT scanner into a versatile and cost-effective desktop system that fits into any laboratory environment. The possibilities of the technique are demonstrated for a range of applications. It is also shown how an existing scanning electron microscope with an X-ray detector can, with a specially developed attachment, be transformed into an X-ray microscope and microtomograph.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Bone and Bones / anatomy & histology
  • Bone and Bones / diagnostic imaging
  • Cats
  • Cochlea / anatomy & histology
  • Cochlea / diagnostic imaging
  • Diamond / chemistry
  • Electron Probe Microanalysis / instrumentation*
  • Electron Probe Microanalysis / methods*
  • Embryo, Mammalian / anatomy & histology
  • Embryo, Mammalian / diagnostic imaging
  • Mice
  • Microradiography / instrumentation
  • Microradiography / methods
  • Microscopy, Electron, Scanning / instrumentation*
  • Microscopy, Electron, Scanning / methods*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / instrumentation*
  • X-Rays

Substances

  • Diamond