The couch top (table top) of a computed tomography scanner table should have the following: I. low radiation absorption characteristics
II. made of carbon fiber
III. excellent vibration-damping features

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The couch top is usually made of carbon fiber composites because they have low absorption and provide excellent vibration-damping features and meet the strength requirements necessary to take images of heavy patients.

The Couch Top (Table Top) of a Computed Tomography Scanner