Abstract
We developed a novel algorithm for image reconstruction from fan-beam data acquired with asymmetric flat-panel detectors. This new algorithm can improve the noise properties of the widely used fan-beam filtered-backprojection (FFBP) algorithm by eliminating the spatially-variant weighting factor while retaining FFBP's favorable resolution properties. Quantitative results verify the theoretical prediction of the improved noise properties. These improved noise properties can be translated into a reduction of radiation dose. The new algorithm is particularly robust and useful when applied to CT systems with large field of measurement (FOM) and/or relatively small focal lengths.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1911-1917 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering |
Volume | 5032 III |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 15 2003 |
Event | Medical Imaging 2003: Image Processing - San Diego, CA, United States Duration: Feb 17 2003 → Feb 20 2003 |
Keywords
- Computed tomography
- Image reconstruction
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Computer Science Applications
- Applied Mathematics
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering