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European Synchrotron Radiation Facility

Comparison between Convential and EST Scan

Caption: This is a comparison between a conventional CT scan of the breast sample and a scan using equally sloped tomography with phase contrast imaging. In the latter image, the tumor is highlighted in red. The radiation dose needed for the scans is indicated at the bottom.

Credit: ESRF-LMU/Brun

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