Computed Tomography [electronic resource] : From Photon Statistics to Modern Cone-Beam CT /
Buzug, Thorsten M.author.
This book provides an overview of X-ray technology, the historic developmental milestones of modern CT systems, and gives a comprehensive insight into the main reconstruction methods used in computed tomography. The basis of reconstruction is, undoubtedly, mathematics. However, the beauty of computed tomography cannot be understood without a detailed knowledge of X-ray generation, photon- matter interaction, X-ray detection, photon statistics, as well as fundamental signal processing concepts and dedicated measurement systems. Therefore, the reader will find a number of references to these basic disciplines together with a brief introduction to the underlying principles of CT. Tis book is structured to cover the basics of CT: from photon statistics to m- ern cone-beam systems. However, the main focus of the book is concerned with detailed derivations of reconstruction algorithms in ?D and modern ?D cone-beam systems. A thorough analysis of CT artifacts and a discussion of practical issues, such as dose considerations, provide further insight into modern CT systems. While mainly written for graduate students in biomedical engineering, medical engineering science, medical physics, medicine (radiology), mathematics, electrical engineering, and physics, experienced practitioners in these fields will benefit from this book as well.
Description based upon print version of record.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [503]-509) and index.
Fundamentals of X-ray Physics -- Milestones of Computed Tomography -- Fundamentals of Signal Processing -- Two-Dimensional Fourier-Based Reconstruction Methods -- Algebraic and Statistical Reconstruction Methods -- Technical Implementation -- Three-Dimensional Fourier-Based Reconstruction Methods -- Image Quality and Artifacts -- Practical Aspects of Computed Tomography -- Dose.
This book provides an overview of X-ray technology, the historic developmental milestones of modern CT systems, and gives a comprehensive insight into the main reconstruction methods used in computed tomography. The basis of reconstruction is, undoubtedly, mathematics. However, the beauty of computed tomography cannot be understood without a detailed knowledge of X-ray generation, photon- matter interaction, X-ray detection, photon statistics, as well as fundamental signal processing concepts and dedicated measurement systems. Therefore, the reader will find a number of references to these basic disciplines together with a brief introduction to the underlying principles of CT. Tis book is structured to cover the basics of CT: from photon statistics to m- ern cone-beam systems. However, the main focus of the book is concerned with detailed derivations of reconstruction algorithms in ?D and modern ?D cone-beam systems. A thorough analysis of CT artifacts and a discussion of practical issues, such as dose considerations, provide further insight into modern CT systems. While mainly written for graduate students in biomedical engineering, medical engineering science, medical physics, medicine (radiology), mathematics, electrical engineering, and physics, experienced practitioners in these fields will benefit from this book as well.
Radiology.
Medical physics.
Radiation.
Biomedical engineering.
Biophysics.
Biological physics.
Mathematics.
Imaging / Radiology.
Medical and Radiation Physics.
Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering.
Biological and Medical Physics, Biophysics.
Diagnostic Radiology.
Mathematics, general.