Measurement System and Method for Non-Invasive Determination of Properties of an Object Under Examination and Contrast Agent for X-Ray Phase Contrast Measurement

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This invention relates to a measurement system and method for non-invasively determining the properties of an object using X-ray phase-contrast imaging. It includes a novel contrast medium, which is a suspension of particles in a liquid, where the liquid and particles have different refractive indices. This contrast medium enhances the effectiveness of X-ray phase-contrast measurements, allowing for improved visualization of structures within the examined object.

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• Medical diagnostics for imaging soft tissues where traditional X-rays may not provide enough contrast
• Non-invasive detection of tumors or anomalies in human or animal tissues
• Material science analysis to characterize internal structures of opaque objects
• Industrial inspection for quality control of products without damaging them

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• Provides improved imaging contrast compared to traditional X-ray techniques
• Enables non-invasive examination, reducing the need for surgical biopsies or destructive analysis
• Allows for the detection of subtle differences in tissue or material properties
• Can lead to earlier and more accurate diagnosis in medical settings

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A method and a measurement system are disclosed for the noninvasive determination of properties of an object to be examined and to the use of a contrast medium for X-ray phase-contrast measurement. in at least one embodiment of the invention, a mixture (suspension) consisting of a base liquid and a multiplicity of particles contained therein is used, the refractive index of the base liquid being different to the refractive index of the particles.