X-ray imager with lens array and transparent non-structured scintillator

摘要

An x-ray imager includes a scintillator layer configured to generate light from x-rays, a detector array configured to detect light generated in the scintillator layer, and a lens array situated between the scintillator layer and the detector array. The lens array may be configured to collect light and focus the collected light to the detector array.

主权项

1. An x-ray imager, comprising:
a scintillator layer configured to generate light from x-rays, wherein the scintillator layer is transparent, and made from a scintillator that is non-structured and non-pixellated; a detector array comprising a plurality of photosensitive elements configured to detect light generated in the scintillator layer; and a lens array, wherein the lens array comprises a plurality of lenses, each being configured to collect light and focus the collected light to only one of the plurality of photosensitive elements.