H EDU 4720 - CT Physics-Instrumentation and Imaging

Content is designed to impart an understanding of the physical principles and instrumentation involved in computerized tomography. Physics concepts covered include characteristics of x-rays, CT beam attenuation, linear attenuation coefficients, tissue characteristics and Hounsfield numbers. CT image processing and display will be examined from data acquisition through postprocessing and archiving and patient factors related to other elements affecting image quality will be discussed.