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The internal structure of a 3rd-generation, 16-slice multidetector, spiral CT scanner. The components are labelled as follows:
X-ray tube
Optics assembly (filter, collimator, and reference detector)
internal projector
line noise filter
X-ray tube heat exchanger (mixture of propylene and glycol/water)
inverter unit (converts DC to AC)
high voltage multiplier (0 to 75kV) (AC to DC) (Diassembled)
high voltage multiplier (75 to 150 kV) (also converts AC to DC)
detector temperature controller
detectors
data acquisition system
rotation control unit
direct drive gantry motor
slip rings