Superconducting Compact Synchrotron Light Source

Ten Years of Compact Synchrotron Light Source Aurora

From mid 1980’s, we have been developing compact SR rings named AURORA. The first one, AURORA-1 (A1), which employed a superconducting magnet to make the ring as compact as possible, has unique features came from its constitution, one circular 360° bending with no focus magnets. After observed first SR in 1989, we continued to improve the whole system, then transferred to Ritsumeikan Univ. in 1...

Emphysema diagnosis using X-ray dark-field imaging at a laser-driven compact synchrotron light source.

In early stages of various pulmonary diseases, such as emphysema and fibrosis, the change in X-ray attenuation is not detectable with absorption-based radiography. To monitor the morphological changes that the alveoli network undergoes in the progression of these diseases, we propose using the dark-field signal, which is related to small-angle scattering in the sample. Combined with the absorpt...

Compact High-brilliance Synchrotron Source Driven by a Tabletop Laser

Mono-Energy Coronary Angiography with a Compact Synchrotron Source

X-ray coronary angiography is an invaluable tool for the diagnosis of coronary artery disease. However, the use of iodine-based contrast media can be contraindicated for patients who present with chronic renal insufficiency or with severe iodine allergy. These patients could benefit from a reduced contrast agent concentration, possibly achieved through application of a mono-energetic x-ray beam...

Compact ultra-bright supercontinuum light source

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