Beam Filtration Research Articles

Quasi-Optical Four-Port Acoustic Filters Based on NEMS Coupled Beam Arrays.

Theoretical models are presented for quasi-optical four-port acoustic devices based on NEMS-coupled beam arrays. Analogies with coupled mode devices in microwaves, ultrasonics, optics, and electron wave optics are first reviewed, together with coupled beam filters. Power transfer between two mechanically coupled, electrostatically driven, coupled beam arrays is then demonstrated using a lumped element model, and the conditions for full power transfer are established. Four-port devices, including directional couplers and coupler filters with complementary transmission ports, are then demonstrated. Predictions are verified for realistic device layouts using the stiffness matrix method.

Radiation shielding transmission data for modern digital radiography.

Radiography is one of the most widely used x-ray imaging modalities. In National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP) Report No. 147, transmission data for radiographic systems were evaluated on those installed before 2000. For x-ray systems (except intraoral dental) manufactured on or after June 10, 2006, the U.S. required minimum half-value layer (HVL) was increased; for example, 2.9 (2.3) mm Al at 80kV, where the value in parenthesis denotes the earlier requirement before the above date. To calculate the transmission of the broad x-ray beam of modern digital radiography (DR) through shielding materials. X-ray beam HVLs on two DR systems (Agfa DR 600, GE Revolution XR/d) were measured in 10kV increments between 60 and 120kV, with a calibrated ionization chamber (Radcal model 10×5-60) and varying thickness of aluminum 1100 plates. Monte Carlo (Geant4) simulation was performed to calculate the transmission of broad x-ray beams through lead, concrete, gypsum, and steel, with x-ray HVLs matching those of the DR 600 at two beam filtrations (default, 1mm Al plus 0.1mm Cu added filtration). The transmission data were fitted to the Archer equation. HVLs on two DR systems with default beam filtration were consistent (median difference, 2.1%; maximum difference, 5.5%). An additional beam filtration option (1mm Al plus 0.1mm Cu) on the DR 600 substantially increased HVLs by 45.2%-61.2%. Transmission fitting parameters were provided for seven tube voltages (60-120kV) at two beam filtrations. This work presents transmission data for modern DR systems, indicating increased x-ray beam filtration compared to the primary x-ray beam in NCRP Report No. 147. The updated transmission data can enhance structural shielding evaluations at individual tube voltages or with a workload distribution.

A novel narrowband MEMS filter with extensional mode resonators

This work proposes a novel electrostatic mechanically coupled narrowband filter based on width extensional mode (WEM) resonators. Rectangle plate WEM resonators have the potential for high quality factor (Q) and low motional resistance. The rectangle plate was slotted to reduce thermoelastic loss and optimize mode shape coefficient of WEMs. The Q values of coupled WEM resonators exceed 80,000, enabling a narrow bandwidth filter. A 3λ/4-length coupling beam filter (CBF) was demonstrated. The 3λ/4 coupling beam filter has a center frequency of 79.79 MHz and a bandwidth of 0.024 %. The CBF exhibits an impressive 26.39 dB stopband rejection and 6.97 dB insertion loss with 5.13 dB passband ripple. The MEMS filters presented in this work hold significant potential for applications in wireless communication systems.

Evaluation of radiation protection effectivity in a cardiac angiography room using visualized scattered radiation distribution

In this study, we devised a radiation protection tool specifically designed for healthcare professionals and students engaged in cardiac catheterization to easily monitor and evaluate scattered radiation distribution across diverse C-arm angles and arbitrary physician associated staff positions—scrub nurse and technologist positions. In this study, scattered radiation distributions in an angiography room were calculated using the Monte Carlo simulation of particle and heavy ion transport code system (PHITS) code. Four visualizations were performed under different C-arm angles with and without radiation protection: (1) a dose profile, (2) a 2D cross-section, (3) a 3D scattered radiation distribution, and (4) a 4D scattered radiation distribution. The simulation results detailing the scattered radiation distribution in PHITS were exported in Visualization Toolkit format and visualized through the open-source visualization application ParaView for analysis. Visualization of the scattered dose showed that dose distribution depends on the C-arm angle and the x-ray machine output parameters (kV, mAs s−1, beam filtration) which depend upon beam angulation to the patient body. When irradiating in the posterior–anterior direction, the protective curtain decreased the dose by 62% at a point 80 cm from the floor, where the physician’s gonads are positioned. Placing the protection board close to the x-ray tube reduced the dose by 24% at a location 160 cm from the floor, where the lens of the eye is situated. Notably, positioning the protection board adjacent to the physician resulted in a 95.4% reduction in incident air kerma. These visualization displays can be combined to understand the spread and direction of the scattered radiation distribution and to determine where and how to operate and place radiation protection devices, accounting for the different beam angulations encountered in interventional cases. This study showed that scatter visualization could be a radiation protection teaching aid for students and medical staff in angiography rooms.

Tunable electrical/thermal output performance of the PV/T system with magnetic nanofluid based spectral beam filter

The photovoltaic/thermal systems with magnetic nanofluid based spectral beam filter would achieve thermal decoupling and utilize the full spectrum to minimize energy loss. The prepared Fe3O4 magnetic nanofluid was introduced into this system as selective absorbing fluid filter. An external magnetic field was added to manipulate the distribution behavior of nanoparticles that affect the optical characteristics of magnetic nanofluids could meet the various application requirements for electrical/thermal output of the photovoltaic/thermal system. The optical properties of magnetic nanofluid with various nanoparticle distribution behaviors under the varying magnetic field were tested by UV–visible spectrophotometric and Finite-Difference Time-Domain simulated respectively. Furthermore, the effect of magnetic nanoparticle concentration and magnetic field strength on the electrical/thermal output performance of the photovoltaic/thermal system was studied. The results show the higher nanoparticle concentration enhances the thermal output of the system but reduces the electrical output, accompanied by a significant reduction in the surface temperature of the cell. Both photothermal and photovoltaic conversion efficiencies are increased below 100mT magnetic field due to the transmission in the response spectrum of monocrystalline silicon cell increase under the formation of chain structure of the nanoparticles. It is concluded that the photothermal, photovoltaic, and total solar energy conversion efficiencies are respectively 59.82%, 13.98%, and 73.75% at 0.0025 wt% concentration under 100 mT magnetic fields, and its function of merit value was increased by 109% compared to the system without spectral beam filter.

Dosimetry of microbeam radiotherapy by flexible hydrogenated amorphous silicon detectors

Objective. Detectors that can provide accurate dosimetry for microbeam radiation therapy (MRT) must possess intrinsic radiation hardness, a high dynamic range, and a micron-scale spatial resolution. In this work we characterize hydrogenated amorphous silicon detectors for MRT dosimetry, presenting a novel combination of flexible, ultra-thin and radiation-hard features. Approach. Two detectors are explored: an n-type/intrinsic/p-type planar diode (NIP) and an NIP with an additional charge selective layer (NIP + CSC). Results. The sensitivity of the NIP + CSC detector was greater than the NIP detector for all measurement conditions. At 1 V and 0 kGy under the 3T Cu–Cu synchrotron broadbeam, the NIP + CSC detector sensitivity of (7.76 ± 0.01) pC cGy−1 outperformed the NIP detector sensitivity of (3.55 ± 0.23) pC cGy−1 by 219%. The energy dependence of both detectors matches closely to the attenuation coefficient ratio of silicon against water. Radiation damage measurements of both detectors out to 40 kGy revealed a higher radiation tolerance in the NIP detector compared to the NIP + CSC (17.2% and 33.5% degradations, respectively). Percentage depth dose profiles matched the PTW microDiamond detector’s performance to within ±6% for all beam filtrations except in 3T Al–Al due to energy dependence. The 3T Cu–Cu microbeam field profile was reconstructed and returned microbeam width and peak-to-peak values of (51 ± 1) μm and (405 ± 5) μm, respectively. The peak-to-valley dose ratio was measured as a function of depth and agrees within error to the values obtained with the PTW microDiamond. X-ray beam induced charge mapping of the detector revealed minimal dose perturbations from extra-cameral materials. Significance. The detectors are comparable to commercially available dosimeters for quality assurance in MRT. With added benefits of being micron-sized and possessing a flexible water-equivalent substrate, these detectors are attractive candidates for quality assurance, in-vivo dosimetry and in-line beam monitoring for MRT and FLASH therapy.

Analysis of the ion collection model in the ExB probe

An ExB probe is a pass-band velocity filter for an ion beam. The ExB probe measurement is related to the ion velocity distribution function (IVDF); however, the finite pass-band filter window size leads to differences in the true IVDF and measured ExB probe spectrum. We derive for the first time an analytical ExB probe transmittancy matrix and use it to examine differences in the IVDF and the probe spectrum. The probe spectra are compared to a synthetically defined test IVDF to study how probe geometry and ion species affect the differences. It is found that the difference in the probe spectrum and the true IVDF is dependent on the ion species, and the deviation is larger for heavier ions. The peak velocity of the spectrum was shifted by up to 13%, and the velocity spread was broadened by up to 276%. The relative ion species fraction is calculated from the probe spectra by two different methods and compared to the true fraction. Using the approach of this work, direct integration of the spectrum resulted in a 2% difference, while a more common approach from literature overestimated one ion species by 184%.

Maximizing microcalcification detectability in low-dose dedicated cone-beam breast CT: parallel cascades-based theoretical analysis.

We aim to determine the combination of X-ray spectrum and detector scintillator thickness that maximizes the detectability of microcalcification clusters in dedicated cone-beam breast CT. A cascaded linear system analysis was implemented in the spatial frequency domain and was used to determine the detectability index using numerical observers for the imaging task of detecting a microcalcification cluster with 0.17mm diameter calcium carbonate spheres. The analysis considered a thallium-doped cesium iodide scintillator coupled to a complementary metal-oxide semiconductor detector and an analytical filtered-back-projection reconstruction algorithm. Independent system parameters considered were the scintillator thickness, applied X-ray tube voltage, and X-ray beam filtration. The combination of these parameters that maximized the detectability index was considered optimal. Prewhitening, nonprewhitening, and nonprewhitening with eye filter numerical observers indicate that the combination of 0.525 to 0.6mm thick scintillator, 70kV, and 0.25 to 0.4mm added copper filtration maximized the detectability index at a mean glandular dose (MGD) of 4.5mGy. Using parallel cascade systems' analysis, the combination of parameters that could maximize the detection of microcalcifications was identified. The analysis indicates that a harder beam than that used in current practice may be beneficial for the task of detecting microcalcifications at an MGD suitable for breast cancer screening.

Multispectral singlet oxygen luminescent dosimetry (MSOLD) for Photofrin-mediated PDT

SignificanceMultispectral singlet oxygen dosimetry (MSOLD) provides a mean for direct detection of singlet oxygen, responsible for tumor kill for type II PDT. ApproachAn InGaAs spectrometer or an InGaAs detector coupled with to narrow beam filters (1200, 1240, 1250, 1270, 1300 nm) via 1 mm optical fibers are used to measure singlet oxygen (SO) luminescent spectrum in in-vitro and in-vivo conditions. The spectrum, after fitted to a phosphorescence background a gaussian function for the singlet oxygen peak, is used to determine the singlet oxygen (SO) emission signal. The MSOLD signal is then compared with the singlet oxygen explicit dosimetry (SOED) results, based on direct measurements of light fluence (rate), Photofrin concentration, and tissue oxygenation concentration. ResultsMSOLD signal is affected by tissue absorption and scattering and is increasing with increasing Photofrin concentration and light fluence rate. ConclusionsMSOLD is feasible in vitro and in vivo for detecting SO directly.

Optimizing dual-energy CT technique for iodine-based contrast-to-noise ratio, a theoretical study.

Dual-energy CT (DECT) systems provide valuable material-specific information by simultaneously acquiring two spectral measurements, resulting in superior image quality and contrast-to-noise ratio (CNR) while reducing radiation exposure and contrast agent usage. The selection of DECT scan parameters, including x-ray tube settings and fluence, is critical for the stability of the reconstruction process and hence the overall imagequality. The goal of this study is to propose a systematic theoretical method for determining the optimal DECT parameters for minimal noise and maximum CNR in virtual monochromatic images (VMIs) for fixed subject size and total radiationdose. The noise propagation in the process of projection based material estimation from DECT measurements is analyzed. The main components of the study are the mean pixel variances for the sinogram and monochromatic image and the CNR, which were shown to depend on the Jacobian matrix of the sinograms-to-DECT measurementsmap. Analytic estimates for the mean sinogram and monochromatic image pixel variances and the CNR as functions of tube potentials, fluence, and VMI energy are derived, and then used in a virtual phantom experiment as an objective function for optimizing the tube settings and VMI energy to minimize the image noise and maximize theCNR. It was shown that DECT measurements corresponding to kV settings that maximize the square of Jacobian determinant values over a domain of interest lead to improved stability of basis material reconstructions. Instances of non-uniqueness in DECT were addressed, focusing on scenarios where the Jacobian determinant becomes zero within the domain of interest despite significant spectral separation. The presence of non-uniqueness can lead to singular solutions during the inversion of sinograms-to-DECT measurements, underscoring the importance of considering uniqueness properties in parameter selection. Additionally, the optimal VMI energy and tube potentials for maximal CNR was determined. When the x-ray beam filter material was fixed at 2 mm of aluminum and the photon fluence for low and high kV scans were considered equal, the tube potential pair of 60/120 kV led to the maximal iodine CNR in the VMI at 53keV. Optimizing DECT scan parameters to maximize the CNR can be done in a systematic way. Also, choosing the parameters that maximize the Jacobian determinant over the set of expected line integrals leads to more stable reconstructions due to the reduced amplification of the measurement noise. Since the values of the Jacobian determinant depend strongly on the imaging task, careful consideration of all of the relevant factors is needed when implementing the proposedframework.

First implementation of quality control procedures on selected X-ray machines in South of Benin

Abstract Introduction: The use of X-ray equipment for medical diagnostic radiography procedures has increased due to advances and complexity of radiological procedures. Achieving good image quality while keeping exposure of workers, public and patient exposure to an acceptable level has become a prerequisite for the radiology department in order to comply with best international practices. The aim of this study was to undertake quality control measurement of seven (7) diagnostic radiography equipment in the south of Benin, the first of its kind. Material and methods: Multifunction detector (Piranha) and beam alignment test tool were used to perform quality control tests on seven (7) X-ray units. The method used as well as the interpretation of the results was based on the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM), United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Healing Arts Radiation Protection (HARP), Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM), International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and Canadian Safety code 35 (S.C 35) recommendations. Results: The quality control results showed that all X-ray equipment investigated were within standard limits for accuracy of exposure time below 10 ms; reproducibility of kVp, exposure time and dose output; specific dose-kVp2 linearity; and specific dose-mAs linearity. Five (5) out of seven (7) diagnostic X-ray machines passed quality control tests such as X-ray beam alignment, exposure time above 10 ms and kVp accuracy. One (1) X-ray machine failed the quality control test of beam filtration at 70 kVp and above. Conclusions: The findings of this study have provided baseline data for other radiology departments to embark on similar QA/QC activities, and also explore options for optimization of patient dose. However, there is a need to extend the study to cover more diagnostic X-ray machines throughout the country. It is anticipated that this would ultimately assist in improving radiation protection and safety during medical diagnostic radiological procedures.

Performance evaluation of quantitative material decomposition in slow kVp switching dual-energy CT.

Slow kVp switching technique is an important approach to realize dual-energy CT (DECT) imaging, but its performance has not been thoroughly investigated yet. This study aims at comparing and evaluating the DECT imaging performance of different slow kVp switching protocols, and thus helps determining the optimal system settings. To investigate the impact of energy separation, two different beam filtration schemes are compared: the stationary beam filtration and dynamic beam filtration. Moreover, uniform tube voltage modulation and weighted tube voltage modulation are compared along with various modulation frequencies. A model-based direct decomposition algorithm is employed to generate the water and iodine material bases. Both numerical and physical experiments are conducted to verify the slow kVp switching DECT imaging performance. Numerical and experimental results demonstrate that the material decomposition is less sensitive to beam filtration, voltage modulation type and modulation frequency. As a result, robust material-specific quantitative decomposition can be achieved in slow kVp switching DECT imaging. Quantitative DECT imaging can be implemented with slow kVp switching under a variety of system settings.

Analytical modeling of terahertz graphene metasurfaces

Control over the optical response of graphene metasurfaces enables many promising applications in terahertz devices, including beam filters, polarizers, and absorbers. In this paper, we provide an analytical theory that enables us to use equivalent circuit models to simulate these responses. Closed-form expressions are provided for their associated scattering spectra, including an infinity of parallel R-L-C circuits for each metasurface of arbitrary morphology. These models’ accuracy is verified by comparing their results with those that are derived from full-wave simulations. Moreover, applications of these models are presented to anticipate both tunable optical response in interacting graphene disks and refractive index sensing via the response of graphene squares to ambient media. These models open up a new way of controlling the structure’s performance and refining it to meet our application-specific requirements.

Gamma In Addition to Neutron Tomography (GIANT) at the NECTAR instrument

The NECTAR instrument provides access to thermal and fast neutrons which are suitable for non-destructive inspection of large and dense objects. Scintillators are used in combination with a camera system for radiography and tomography. Gamma-rays are produced as inevitable by-products of the neutron production. Furthermore, these gamma-rays are highly directional due to their constraint to the same beam-line geometry and come with similar divergence as the neutrons. We demonstrate how these gamma-rays, previously treated as beam contamination can be used as a complementary probe. While difficult to shield, it is possible to utilize them by using gamma sensitive scintillator screens in place of the neutron sensitive scintillators, viewed by the same camera based detector system. The combination of multiple probes often provides complementary information that can result in a better contrast or insight into the sample composition, for a broader range of materials and applications. Hence dual-mode imaging, combining thermal/cold neutrons with X-ray imaging has been developed at many neutron facilities. With X-rays limited in penetration of dense materials to millimeters only, we present a multimodal imaging technique that is capable of penetrating cm-sized objects using thermal to fast neutrons with the addition of gamma-rays by changing the combination of scintillator and beam filter used at the NECTAR instrument.

Experimental study on a concentrating solar photovoltaic/thermal system using different fluid spectral beam filters

Spectral splitting photovoltaic/thermal technology is the leading field in the area of extremely efficient utilization of solar energy. Due to its complexity, experimental research on spectral splitting photovoltaic/thermal devices is relatively limited, mainly focusing on the laboratory scale energy efficiency test or calculation process verification. These studies do not provide intuitionistic guidance for the actual operation of engineering systems. In this paper, a fluid filter-based compound parabolic concentrator solar photovoltaic/thermal system with engineering application dimensions is designed and experimentally studied under actual outdoor environments. Different fluid filters are prepared and used to regulate the spectral splitting characteristics of the proposed system, including the deionized water, silver/water nanofluids and silver-cobalt sulfate/water nanofluids. When the environmental parameters are relatively stable, the method of adjusting the composition of the fluid filter is used to obtain the dynamic operating characteristics of the system. The results show that silver nanoparticles and cobalt sulfate can improve the spectral absorptivity of the deionized water. Compared with the deionized water, when the silver/water nanofluids is used as the fluid filter, the thermal efficiency of the system increases, the electric efficiency and overall exergy efficiency of the system both decrease, and the three efficiencies are 56.0%, 8.5% and 19.6%, while for the silver-cobalt sulfate/water nanofluids, the efficiencies are 58.0% 8.0% and 20.0%. Moreover, the results reveal that for the photovoltaic/thermal system with a low solar concentration ratio, by enhancing the absorptivity of the fluid filter, the fill factor of the photovoltaic module can increase, but the output electric power will decrease. When the silver-cobalt sulfate/water nanofluids is used, the fill factor and maximum output power of the proposed system are 0.633 and 69.2 W. For a unit consisting of four sets of the proposed photovoltaic/thermal systems, the emission reductions of CO2, NOx, SO2 and dust for the whole lifetime are approximately 7794.19 kg, 181.48 kg, 191.95 kg and 111.68 kg, respectively.

Mechanical neutron beam filter

We propose a new mechanical device allowing limiting the visibility time of the neutron source. In the case of pulsed neutron sources, the filter time window can be synchronized with the neutron pulse and thus limits the passage of background neutrons emitted before and after the main neutron pulse. The performance of such filter is analyzed by Monte-Carlo simulations using VITESS software package. It is shown that the proposed filter improves the time resolution of the time-of-flight technique in comparison with disk chopper; associated intensity losses are estimated.

Computed Tomography 2.0: New Detector Technology, AI, and Other Developments.

Computed tomography (CT) dramatically improved the capabilities of diagnostic and interventional radiology. Starting in the early 1970s, this imaging modality is still evolving, although tremendous improvements in scan speed, volume coverage, spatial and soft tissue resolution, as well as dose reduction have been achieved. Tube current modulation, automated exposure control, anatomy-based tube voltage (kV) selection, advanced x-ray beam filtration, and iterative image reconstruction techniques improved image quality and decreased radiation exposure. Cardiac imaging triggered the demand for high temporal resolution, volume acquisition, and high pitch modes with electrocardiogram synchronization. Plaque imaging in cardiac CT as well as lung and bone imaging demand for high spatial resolution. Today, we see a transition of photon-counting detectors from experimental and research prototype setups into commercially available systems integrated in patient care. Moreover, with respect to CT technology and CT image formation, artificial intelligence is increasingly used in patient positioning, protocol adjustment, and image reconstruction, but also in image preprocessing or postprocessing. The aim of this article is to give an overview of the technical specifications of up-to-date available whole-body and dedicated CT systems, as well as hardware and software innovations for CT systems in the near future.

Improved airy function formalism for the study of anti-parallel double δ-magnetic-barrier nanostructure under the modulation of the applied bias

The Goos–Hänchen (GH) shift and the spin polarization are theoretically investigated under the anti-parallel double [Formula: see text]-magnetic-barrier nanostructure model by applying a bias using Airy’s function formalism and transfer-matrix technique, which is an improvement on previous calculation. The results show the magnitude and sign of GH shift and spin polarization can be easily changed by modulating the applied bias. The closer the applied bias to the critical value is, the more intensive GH shift and spin polarization will be. Furthermore, two critical values come through modulating the strength of magnetic fields, and an intensive GH shift and a spin polarization also exist near each critical value. These findings can provide a practical approach to designing and fabricating spin beam filters or splitters modulated by applied bias.

Controllable hybrid plasmonic integrated circuit

In this paper, a controllable hybrid plasmonic integrated circuit (CHPIC) composed of hybrid plasmonic waveguide (HPW)-based rhombic nano-antenna, polarization beam splitter, coupler, filter, and sensor has been designed and investigated for the first time. In order to control the power into a corresponding input port, a graphene-based 1 × 3 power splitter with switchable output has been exploited. The functionality of each device has been studied comprehensively based on the finite element method and the advantages over state-of-the-art have been compared. Moreover, the effect of connection of CHPIC to the photonic and plasmonic waveguides has been studied to exhibit the capability of variety excitation methods of the CHPIC. Furthermore, the performance of the proposed CHPIC connected to inter/intra wireless transmission links has been investigated. The wireless transmission link consists of two HPW-based nano-antennas as transmitter and receiver with the maximum gain and directivity of 10 dB and 10.2 dBi, respectively, at 193.5 THz. The suggested CHPIC can be used for applications such as optical wireless communication and inter/intra-chip optical interconnects.

Beam filtration for object-tailored X-ray CT of multi-material cultural heritage objects

Computed tomography (CT) is a powerful non-invasive tool to analyze cultural heritage objects by allowing museum professionals to obtain 3D information about the objects’ interior. These insights can help with the conservation or restoration of the objects, as well as provide contextual information on the objects’ history or making process. Cultural heritage objects exist in a wide variety and have characteristics which present challenges for CT scanning: multi-scale internal features, a diversity of sizes and shapes, and multi-material objects. Because X-ray absorption is related to the density, thickness of the material, and atomic composition, the challenges are greater when the object consists of multiple different materials with varying densities. This is especially true for cases with extreme density contrasts such as that between metals and textiles. An untailored acquisition of CT scans of multi-material objects can lead to reduced image quality and heavy visual errors called image artifacts, which can influence the perception or representation of information. A tailored acquisition can reduce these artifacts and lead to a higher information gain. In this work, we firstly discuss how the X-ray beam properties and the beam-object interaction influence CT image formation and how to use filters to manipulate the emitted X-ray beam to improve image quality for multi-material objects. We showcase that this can be achieved with limited resources in a low-cost DIY fashion with thin sheets of metal as filters, 3D-printed filter frames and a filter holder. Secondly, we give a qualitative analysis of the influence of the CT acquisition parameters illustrated with two case study objects from the textile collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. With this we provide insights and intuitions on tailoring the CT scan to the cultural heritage objects. Thirdly, we extract a general concept of steps for museum professionals to design an object-tailored CT scan for individual cases.