Quantum Beam-Based Dental Metrology (Collaborative Department)Quantum Beam-Based Dental Metrology
Throughout the history of life sciences, breakthroughs in measurement technology have brought about numerous paradigm shifts. The fact that a full 30% of Nobel Prizes have been awarded for the development of measurement methods underscores their importance. In our Quantum Beam-Based Dental Metrology lab, we aim to establish a foundation for new dental insights and to contribute to society through their practical application by pioneering new frontiers in quantum beam (mainly X-ray) imaging technology that visualizes previously invisible worlds. Specifically, we aim to develop imaging modalities that contribute to the advancement of basic dental science by utilizing state-of-the-art synchrotron facilities such as NanoTerasu, as well as to develop prototype devices and analysis algorithms that benefit clinical dentistry.
Staff
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Prof. Wataru Yashiro,
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Prof. Hiroyasu Kanetaka,
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Assist. Prof. Kaori Takahashi,
Topics of Research
- Development and application of a new X-ray phase-contrast imaging method
- Development of X-ray elastography methods for high-resolution visualization of elastic moduli
- Development of elemental technologies for X-ray imaging systems for clinical dental research
- Development of new X-ray image analysis methods and X-ray computed tomography (CT) reconstruction methods
- Development of imaging methods using other quantum beams, such as neutrons