Principles of computer assisted tomography (CAT) in radiographic and radioisotopic imaging

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Authors

Rodney A. Brooks · National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

Giovanni Di Chiro · National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

Abstract

Reconstructive tomography is compared with conventional focal plane tomography. Methods of reconstruction-back projection, iterative reconstruction and analytic reconstruction-are described. The limitations of present techniques, and new developments and trends are outlined.

Topics & Keywords

Medical Imaging Techniques and Applications Advanced X-ray and CT Imaging Radiation Dose and Imaging

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainable cities and communities

Publication Details

Published in: Physics in Medicine and Biology

Volume 21, Issue 5, pp. 689-732

DOI: 10.1088/0031-9155/21/5/001

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