A New Generation of Space X-Ray Imagers that Could Help Fight Cancer

摘要

A new generation of X-ray imagers for future space-science missions is being developed by ESA in cooperation with European industry. These devices were initially intended for X-ray astronomy and remote Planetary sensing, but have now been found to have immediate Applications in clinical radiology. In particular, the devices are ideally Suited for the imaging of low-density, low-contrast media such as Breast tissue, making them invaluable in the diagnosis and clinical Support in the fight against cancer.