In computed radiography (CR), what is the primary function of the photostimulable phosphor (PSP) within the imaging plate?
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A
To absorb the remnant beam energy and store it as a latent image.
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B
To convert the latent image directly into a digital signal.
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C
To emit light instantaneously upon x-ray exposure.
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D
To focus the electron beam during the image reading process.