Bone density measured by photon scattering. I. A system for clinical use

作者: C E Webber , T J Kennett

DOI: 10.1088/0031-9155/21/5/005

关键词: Bone densityNuclear medicineOpticsPhotonPhoton beamPhoton scatteringPhysicsRadiological and Ultrasound TechnologyRadiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging

摘要: A system for the routine measurement of density os calcis is described. Measurements are made number photons scattered by bone from a 153Sm photon beam. The first results human subjects presented.

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