摘要:
According to an embodiment of the present invention, a reconstruction scheme for a CSCT is provided which is capable of reconstructing data acquired just over a half turn, i.e. 180° plus fan angle. The reconstruction scheme may provide for an extension of the reconstruction towards smaller and larger q-regions as compared with a 360°-reconstruction, if the short scan reconstruction technique is applied to a full scan data set.
摘要:
Whereas the CT image can be acquired in a single revolution, the CSCT image acquisition may require several revolutions. According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a CT/CSCT apparatus may be provided which uses CT data acquired during the first revolution to optimize acquisition parameters for the subsequent revolutions. Furthermore, projection data acquired with a pre-scanner may also be used for determining current modulation or setting an optimum voltage for the subsequent CSCT scan.
摘要:
An imaging system includes a radiation source (106, T1, T2, T3) that rotates about an examination region and emits radiation that traverses the examination region. The radiation source (106, T1, T2, T3) emits radiation having an energy spectrum that is selectively alternately switched between at least two different energy spectra during an imaging procedure. The system further includes an energy-resolving detector array (116, D1, D2, D3) that detects radiation traversing the examination region. The energy-resolving detector array (116, D1, D2, D3) resolves the detected radiation over at least two different energy ranges and produces energy-resolved output signals as a function of both emission energy spectrum and energy range. The system further includes a reconstructor (126) that performs a spectral reconstruction of the energy-resolved output signals. In another embodiment, the detector array (116) includes a photon-counting detector array (116).
摘要:
An imaging system includes a radiation source (106, T1, T2, T3) that rotates about an examination region and emits radiation that traverses the examination region. The radiation source (106, T1, T2, T3) emits radiation having an energy spectrum that is selectively alternately switched between at least two different energy spectra during an imaging procedure. The system further includes an energy-resolving detector array (116, D1, D2, D3) that detects radiation traversing the examination region. The energy-resolving detector array (116, D1, D2, D3) resolves the detected radiation over at least two different energy ranges and produces energy-resolved output signals as a function of both emission energy spectrum and energy range. The system further includes a reconstructor (126) that performs a spectral reconstruction of the energy-resolved output signals. In another embodiment, the detector array (116) includes a photon-counting detector array (116).
摘要:
A region of interest is identified using a conventional CT or X-ray approach. Then, the region of interest is scanned using a plurality of pencil beams (28) to obtain a plurality of different scattered X-ray spectra. A geometric correction is then applied to each spectrum as if the spectrum was solely due to features in the region of interest. The various spectra recorded using the beams are combined and correlated to determine features of the region of interest (32) whilst minimising the effect of features in the rest of the sample (30).
摘要:
In a CSCT material identification apparatus CT-information and differential scatter cross-sections are used for material identification. According to an aspect of the present invention, a material identification is provided which uses both the differential and the total scatter cross-sections. This may yield an improved material discrimination, i.e. a better detection rate and a lower false alarm rate.
摘要:
A reconstruction of data from CSCT data usually requires a long reconstruction time. According to the present invention, a filtered back-projection of CSCT data, wherein the CSCT data comprises a spectrum acquired by means of an energy resolving detector element is provided, wherein the filtered back-projection is performed along curved lines represented by the wave-vector transfer in the reconstruction volume. Advantageously, a reconstruction time may be reduced, while allowing for a good image quality.
摘要:
A CSI system is described that uses pencil beams 40,42,44,46 through a sample 30 having a region of interest 32. Each coherent scatter spectrum of sample beams 40, 44 through the region of interest is subtracted by the spectra using respective reference beams 42, 46. The measurements are combined to determine features of the region of interest 32 whilst minimising the effect of features in the rest of the sample 30.
摘要:
A Computer Tomography system for examining an object is disclosed. The system comprises a first X-ray tube, a second X-ray tube, a first X-ray detection unit and a second X-ray detection unit. Preferably, the first X-ray detection unit is adapted to acquire a first data set by detecting radiation emitted by the first X-ray tube after passing through the object under examination, and the second X-ray detection unit is adapted to acquire a second data set by detecting radiation emitted by the second X-ray tube after being scattered by the object under examination. The system has particular application to the field of baggage inspection.
摘要:
A computer tomography apparatus (300) for examination of an object of interest, the computer tomography apparatus (300) comprising an X-ray source (302) adapted to emit X-rays to an object of interest, first detecting elements (304) adapted to detect X-rays coherently scattered from an object of interest (301) in an energy-resolving manner, second detecting elements (305) adapted to detect X-rays coherently scattered from an object of interest (301) in a non-energy-resolving manner, and a determination unit (306) adapted to determine, based on detecting signals received from the first detecting elements (304) and/or from the second detecting elements (305), structural information concerning the object of interest (301).