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Physics and technical considerations in the design of the DSR: a high temporal resolution volume scanner

Ritman et al., 1980

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10850598063435854904
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Ritman E
Kinsey J
Robb R
Harris L
Gilbert B
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American Journal of Roentgenology

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A multiple x-ray source, high-speed, transaxial scanner system (DSR) is about to undergo evaluation studies. The capability for programmable scanning modes and operator- interactive retrospective reconfiguration of scan data makes the DSR a very powerful …
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