Breakthrough X-ray Imaging Technology Enhances Airport Security and Medical Diagnostics

The video discusses a breakthrough in airport security technology called element specific imaging, which enhances the detection of bomb detonators in luggage by focusing on specific elements like silver and lead. This technology, developed in the UK, offers a significant advantage over conventional X-ray systems that detect a wide range of elements. Additionally, the technology has medical applications, such as imaging arthritis in joints and monitoring blood flow in heart arteries.

What are the potential benefits of using element specific imaging in airport security?

In what medical applications can fine resolution selective imaging technology be used?