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fan beam

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fan beam,
a geometric pattern produced by collimating a spatially extended x-ray beam with a long, narrow slit. Also called fan x-ray beam.


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As the product is transported along the conveyor, it passes through the X-ray fan beam and absorbs some of the x-rays.
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