Analysis of x-ray computed tomography images using the noise power spectrum and autocorrelation function.
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Department of Medical Physics & Bioengineering, Christie Hospital & Holt Radium Institute, Wilmslow Road, Withington, Manchester, M20 9BX, UKIssue Date
1984-11
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A discrete representation of the reconstruction process, consistent with the method of data collection, has been used to derive expressions for the noise power spectrum, autocorrelation function and noise equivalent quanta (NEQ) of a computed tomography (CT) image. These parameters have been expressed in terms of basic scanning factors such as tube current, exposure time, slice width and number of detectors. Each of these factors affects the overall magnitude of the noise power spectrum, but the spatial frequency dependence is also determined by the type of reconstruction filter used in the computer algorithm. The noise power spectrum has been calculated for scanners employing either a ramp or Hanning weighted ramp filter. Predictions made from this theoretical analysis have been compared with experimental measurements made on various CT scanners. Measurements were made of the modulation transfer function (MTF) by techniques which permitted us to deduce the contributions of the algorithmic and non-algorithmic components to the overall MTF. NEQ values have been calculated for a number of CT scanners.Citation
Analysis of x-ray computed tomography images using the noise power spectrum and autocorrelation function. 1984, 29 (11):1343-52 Phys Med BiolJournal
Physics in Medicine and BiologyDOI
10.1088/0031-9155/29/11/003PubMed ID
6505016Type
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0031-9155EISSN
1361-6560ae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
10.1088/0031-9155/29/11/003
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