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MRS561 Computerised Tomography Physics and Instrumentation (8)
AbstractThis subject covers the concepts of physics and instrumentation in the field of computerised tomography (CT). It briefly reviews the basic physic principles of CT and extensively considers the physics of advanced techniques including Helical CT and Electron Beam CT. It covers reconstruction techniques used in CT, especially those in Helical CT. The subject reviews the basics of 3D image formation techniques used in orthopaedic and CT angiography. The subject also covers the design of CT instrumentation such as the detectors and slip rings. Radiation safety in CT will also be covered. |
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Subject informationDuration | Grading System | School: |
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One session | HD/FL | School of Biomedical Sciences |
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Enrolment restrictionsAvailable only to students enrolling in the M.App.Sc.(Medical Imaging) course, or at the discretion of the course committee School of Clinical Sciences. |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
understand and describe the physical principles of CT; understand and describe the physical principles of Helical CT and Electron Beam CT; understand and describe the reconstruction techniques used in conventional and Helical CT; explain the techniques of 3D image formation used in CT; understand and describe the principles of the instruments required to form an image in CT; apply the principles of radiation safety in CT. |
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics: Module 1: Physical principles of conventional, Helical CT and Electron Beam CT.
introduction into the mathematics of CT
introduction into the mathematics of Helical CT reconstruction techniques
signal to noise (SNR) consideration in CT scanning
volumetric principles in Helical CT
artefacts in CT especially Helical CT
physical basis of radiation dosimetry in CT
- multiplanar reformations
- surface rendering
- volumetric rendering
physical basis of radiation safety in CT
Module 2: 3D Image formation within CT.
multiplanar reformations
surface rendering
volumetric rendering
3D image artefacts
Module 3: Hardware and Instrumentation of CT.
detector technology
slip ring technology
x-ray tube design for CT
Electron Beam CT instrumentation |
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The information contained in the 2016 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 06 September 2016. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.