Computed tomography apparatus and method comprising a sample holder for holding a plurality of samples

摘要

Computed tomography (CT) systems and related methods involving multi-target inspection are provided. In this regard, a representative method includes: simultaneously directing X-rays toward multiple targets from an X-ray source; during the directing of the X-rays, independently reorienting the targets with respect to the X-ray source; and obtaining information corresponding to attenuation of the X-rays attributable to the multiple targets for producing computed tomography images of the targets. A multi-target positioning unit (130) has multiple target supports (134, 144, 154) for simultaneously orienting multiple targets.