How medically useful signals are obtained and processed to form images and how these are evaluated. This course lays the foundation for the evaluation and optimization of imaging systems. Linear system theory in the Fourier domain is used to describe both signal and noise. Practical investigations using clinical, medical-imaging equipment to introduce techniques in film radiology, digital subtraction angiography, clinical ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography and nuclear medicine. Biophysics 515a is recommended as preparation.
Special topics are animal flight, synovial joints and mechanics of head injuries.
Dr. K. Tyml How temperature, pressure, gravitation, sound, electromagnetic and ionizing radiation influence life on earth and space. Dr. J. Battista Nature and effects of ionizing radiation on biomolecular structures and living cells, applied radiobiology and radionuclides. Genetic effects of ionizing radiation and methods of protection. 2 lectures per week, half course, one term 570 and 571. By permission of the department Chair.