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Intro
Preface
Acknowledgments
Contents
Chapter 1: X-Ray Imaging Systems: An Overview
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Film-Screen Radiography
1.3 Digital X-Ray Imaging Systems
1.3.1 Computed Radiography
1.3.2 Flat-Panel Digital Radiography
1.3.3 Digital Fluoroscopy
1.3.4 Computed Tomography: Major System Components
1.4 Radiation Physics at a Glance
1.5 Imaging Informatics: An Overview
1.6 Quality Assurance and Quality Control
1.7 Radiation Protection Considerations in X-Ray Imaging
References
Chapter 2: Basic Radiation Physics for Diagnostic X-Ray Imaging
2.1 Introduction
2.2 X-Ray Generation
2.3 X-Ray Production
2.3.1 Characteristic Radiation
2.3.2 Bremsstrahlung Radiation
2.4 X-Ray Emission
2.5 X-Ray Attenuation
2.6 Interaction of Diagnostic X-Rays with Matter
2.6.1 Mechanisms of Interaction in Diagnostic X-Ray Imaging
2.6.2 Classical Scattering
2.6.3 Compton Scattering
2.6.4 Photoelectric Absorption
References
Chapter 3: Computed Radiography Imaging: Physical Principles and System Components
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Limitations of Film-Screen Radiography (FSR)
3.3 Computed Radiography (CR): System Components
3.3.1 The CR Imaging Plate
3.3.2 Imaging Plate Exposure: Physics at a Glance
3.3.3 Imaging Plate Reader and Processor
3.4 Image Processing
3.4.1 Pre-processing
3.4.2 Postprocessing
3.5 The CR Workstation and Image Display
3.6 Response of the CR IP to Radiation Exposure
3.7 The Standardized Exposure Indicator (EI)
3.7.1 Use of the Deviation Index in Practice
3.8 The Shortcomings of CR
References
Chapter 4: Flat-Panel Digital Radiography: Principles and System Components
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Flat-Panel Digital Radiography: System Components Overview
4.2.1 The Flat-Panel Detector
4.2.2 The Fill Factor
4.3 Types of Flat-Panel Detectors
4.3.1 Indirect Conversion Digital Detectors: Major Components
4.3.2 Direct Conversion Digital Detectors: Major Components
4.4 Image Processing Considerations
4.4.1 Image Pre-processing
4.4.2 Image Postprocessing
4.5 Image Quality Considerations
4.6 Wireless FPDR Detectors
4.7 Mobile Digital Radiography Systems
References
Chapter 5: Digital Fluoroscopy: System Components and Principles
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Development of Fluoroscopy Systems at a Glance
5.2.1 Image Intensifier-Based Digital Fluoroscopy: Essential Technical Components
5.3 Digital Fluoroscopy with Flat-Panel Digital Detectors
5.3.1 System Configuration
5.3.2 Types of Dynamic FPDs
5.3.3 Technical Features of Dynamic FPDs
5.3.4 Principles of Operation
5.4 Image Post Processing in Digital Fluoroscopy
References
Chapter 6: Digital Image Quality Descriptors and Performance Characteristics
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Image Quality Characteristics
Preface
Acknowledgments
Contents
Chapter 1: X-Ray Imaging Systems: An Overview
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Film-Screen Radiography
1.3 Digital X-Ray Imaging Systems
1.3.1 Computed Radiography
1.3.2 Flat-Panel Digital Radiography
1.3.3 Digital Fluoroscopy
1.3.4 Computed Tomography: Major System Components
1.4 Radiation Physics at a Glance
1.5 Imaging Informatics: An Overview
1.6 Quality Assurance and Quality Control
1.7 Radiation Protection Considerations in X-Ray Imaging
References
Chapter 2: Basic Radiation Physics for Diagnostic X-Ray Imaging
2.1 Introduction
2.2 X-Ray Generation
2.3 X-Ray Production
2.3.1 Characteristic Radiation
2.3.2 Bremsstrahlung Radiation
2.4 X-Ray Emission
2.5 X-Ray Attenuation
2.6 Interaction of Diagnostic X-Rays with Matter
2.6.1 Mechanisms of Interaction in Diagnostic X-Ray Imaging
2.6.2 Classical Scattering
2.6.3 Compton Scattering
2.6.4 Photoelectric Absorption
References
Chapter 3: Computed Radiography Imaging: Physical Principles and System Components
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Limitations of Film-Screen Radiography (FSR)
3.3 Computed Radiography (CR): System Components
3.3.1 The CR Imaging Plate
3.3.2 Imaging Plate Exposure: Physics at a Glance
3.3.3 Imaging Plate Reader and Processor
3.4 Image Processing
3.4.1 Pre-processing
3.4.2 Postprocessing
3.5 The CR Workstation and Image Display
3.6 Response of the CR IP to Radiation Exposure
3.7 The Standardized Exposure Indicator (EI)
3.7.1 Use of the Deviation Index in Practice
3.8 The Shortcomings of CR
References
Chapter 4: Flat-Panel Digital Radiography: Principles and System Components
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Flat-Panel Digital Radiography: System Components Overview
4.2.1 The Flat-Panel Detector
4.2.2 The Fill Factor
4.3 Types of Flat-Panel Detectors
4.3.1 Indirect Conversion Digital Detectors: Major Components
4.3.2 Direct Conversion Digital Detectors: Major Components
4.4 Image Processing Considerations
4.4.1 Image Pre-processing
4.4.2 Image Postprocessing
4.5 Image Quality Considerations
4.6 Wireless FPDR Detectors
4.7 Mobile Digital Radiography Systems
References
Chapter 5: Digital Fluoroscopy: System Components and Principles
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Development of Fluoroscopy Systems at a Glance
5.2.1 Image Intensifier-Based Digital Fluoroscopy: Essential Technical Components
5.3 Digital Fluoroscopy with Flat-Panel Digital Detectors
5.3.1 System Configuration
5.3.2 Types of Dynamic FPDs
5.3.3 Technical Features of Dynamic FPDs
5.3.4 Principles of Operation
5.4 Image Post Processing in Digital Fluoroscopy
References
Chapter 6: Digital Image Quality Descriptors and Performance Characteristics
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Image Quality Characteristics