Processor quality control in laser imaging systems.
Sensitometric techniques for performing processor quality control in laser imaging systems are analyzed in this study. The sensitivity of conventional x-ray films using simulated screen-light sensitometry is compared with helium-neon (HeNe) laser film exposed with a simulated red-light sensitometer, a standalone (reference) laser sensitometer, an experimental (unstable) laser sensitometer, and laser printers. Infrared (IR) laser film exposed with an IR laser diode and a simulated IR sensitometer are also evaluated. It is demonstrated that laser-generated step tablets provide an easy and reliable method of performing laser film processor quality control.
Bogucki
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Eastman Kodak Company, Rochester, New York 14650, USA.
Murphy
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Baker
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CW
Piazza
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Haus
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D006371:Helium; D006801:Humans; D007259:Infrared Rays; D007834:Lasers; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D009356:Neon; D011786:Quality Control; D011859:Radiography / Q000592:standards*; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D013816:Thermodynamics; D014962:X-Ray Film / Q000592:standards*
D006371:Helium; D009356:Neon