Flat panel systems

• Diagnostic

  • Siemens and GE (micro-CT) both have systems on trial

• Radiotherapy

  • Varian cone beam CT on simulator
  • Electa cone beam CT attachment to linac

• Issues with flat panel systems

  • Problems with data acquisition rate
    • CT ~ 1000/s, Flat panel up to 100/s
  • Huge amount of data produced
    • 3D reconstructions required