Development of Focused X-ray Luminescence Compute Tomography Imaging

Abstract

X-ray luminescence is produced when contrast agents absorb energy from X-ray photons and release a portion of that energy by emitting photons in the visible and near-infrared range. X-ray luminescence computed tomography (XLCT) was introduced in the past decade as a hybrid molecular imaging modality combining the merits of both X-ray imaging (high spatial resolution) and optical imaging (high sensitivity to tracer nanophosphors).