Coherent-scatter computed tomography applying a fan-beam geometry

Stefan M. Schneider; Jens-Peter Schlomka; Geoffrey L. Harding

doi:10.1117/12.430865

28 June 2001 Coherent-scatter computed tomography applying a fan-beam geometry

Stefan M. Schneider, Jens-Peter Schlomka, Geoffrey L. Harding

Proceedings Volume 4320, Medical Imaging 2001: Physics of Medical Imaging; (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.430865
Event: Medical Imaging 2001, 2001, San Diego, CA, United States

Abstract

Recently, fan-beam geometry based Coherent Scatter Computed Tomography (CSCT) was proposed. Coherently scattered X-rays are used in order to reconstruct the spatial distribution of the material dependent structure function, allowing for superior tissue discrimination. In the present paper, the proposed 'third generation' CT geometry and acquisition scenario is simulated, taking into account effects like quantum noise and spectral smearing. A modified iterative algebraic reconstruction algorithm is used for reconstructing the structure function distribution from a number of two-dimensional projections acquired at different viewing angles. The visibility of small objects is investigated for several dose values. In addition to simulation studies, first results of an experimental fan-beam CSCT set-up are shown and discussed. Experiment and simulations indicate the feasibility of CSCT. Future investigations will deepen our understanding of the possibilities and limitations of this new imaging modality.

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Stefan M. Schneider, Jens-Peter Schlomka, and Geoffrey L. Harding "Coherent-scatter computed tomography applying a fan-beam geometry", Proc. SPIE 4320, Medical Imaging 2001: Physics of Medical Imaging, (28 June 2001); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.430865

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