The relationship between image noise and spatial resolution of CT scanners

6/13/02


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Table of Contents

The relationship between image noise and spatial resolution of CT scanners

Image noise and spatial resolution

The ImPACT Q factor

The ImPACT Q factor

Theoretical derivation

Theoretical derivation

Other publications, reports and books

Unpacking the relationship

Unpacking the relationship

Unpacking the relationship

Empirical approach

PPT Slide

Spatial resolution

PPT Slide

Modulation transfer function

Scanners and algorithms used

Siemens VZ, all algorithms, head scans

Empirical view of noise versus resolution

Siemens VZ, low res. algorithms, head scans

PPT Slide

PPT Slide

Mean of all scanners, all MTF, all algorithms

Mean of all scanners, average MTF50,10

Empirical view of noise versus resolution

Empirical view of noise versus resolution

PPT Slide

PPT Slide

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Conclusion

The relationship between image noise and spatial resolution of CT scanners

Author: s edyvean

Email: sue@impactscan.org

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