@article{1435337,
      author = {Zdora, Marie-Christine,},
      url = {http://library.usi.edu/record/1435337},
      title = {X-ray phase-contrast imaging using near-field speckles /},
      abstract = {This thesis presents research on novel X-ray imaging  methods that improve the study of specimens with small  density differences, revealing their inner structure and  density distribution. Exploiting the phase shift of X-rays  in a material can significantly increase the image contrast  compared to conventional absorption imaging. This thesis  provides a practical guide to X-ray phase-contrast imaging  with a strong focus on X-ray speckle-based imaging, the  most recently developed phase-sensitive method. X-ray  speckle-based imaging only requires a piece of abrasive  paper in addition to the standard X-ray imaging setup. Its  simplicity and robustness combined with the compatibility  with laboratory X-ray sources, make it an ideal candidate  for wide user uptake in a range of fields. An in-depth  overview of the state of the art of X-ray speckle-based  imaging and its latest developments is given in this  thesis. It, furthermore, explores a broad range of  applications, from X-ray optics characterisation, to  biomedical imaging for 3D virtual histology and geological  studies of volcanic rocks, demonstrating is promising  potential. Moreover, the speckle-based technique is placed  in the context of other phase-sensitive X-ray imaging  methods to assist in the choice of a suitable method, hence  serving as a guide and reference work for future users.},
      doi = {https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-66329-2.},
      recid = {1435337},
      pages = {1 online resource (xxi, 337 pages, 102 illustrations, 88  illustrations in color)},
}