Enhanced X-ray imaging system and method

An imaging system, comprising:

• an X-ray source configured to move along an arbitrary imaging trajectory;
• a positioner configured to move at least the X-ray source;
• a system controller configured to operate the X-ray source;
• a detector configured to detect X-rays emitted by the X-ray source at different locations on the arbitrary imaging trajectory and to generate signals in response to the detected X-rays;
• and
• a detector interface configured to acquire the signals from the detector.

An imaging system, comprising:

• a plurality of X-ray sources, wherein each X-ray source is located at different location on an arbitrary imaging trajectory and wherein each X-ray source is individually activated;
• a system controller configured to operate the plurality of X-ray sources;
• a detector configured to detect X-rays emitted by each respective X-ray source and to generate signals in response to the detected X-rays;
• and
• a detector interface configured to acquire the signals from the detector.