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Who developed the mathematical algorithms for CT systems in 1924?
What significant advancement in CT technology was introduced in 1990?
In what year did Godfrey Newbold Hounsfield first demonstrate the CT technique?
When was CT widely available to the public with a 1024x1024 matrix?
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Which CT advancement was introduced in 1976 that involved the fan beam principle?
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What is a characteristic of dual source CT scanners?
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Which technology is used in the IMATRON scanner to address motion during imaging?
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What feature is essential for high-speed CT scanners to effectively perform cardiac imaging?
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How is motion reduced in high-speed scanning systems?
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What is a significant advantage of using flat panel detectors in CT systems?
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Which generation of CT technology first introduced a wide fan beam?
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What is a notable feature of the 64-slice helical CT introduced in 2004?
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Which detector type is commonly associated with the first generation of CT scanners?
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Which year saw the introduction of the dual source CT technology by SIEMENS?
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What is the main purpose of the bowtie filter in CT technology?
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Which CT generation does not utilize a fan beam for scanning?
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Which feature distinguishes the fifth generation of CT scanners?
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What scanning time is associated with the second generation of CT scanners?
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What is one of the primary benefits of the fourth generation CT technology?
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Which component is crucial for image reconstruction in modern CT technology?
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What scanning characteristic is associated with the third generation CT?
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Which generation introduced the concept of dual-source CT?
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What key advantage does the 320 helical CT provide?
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Which of the following technologies is utilized in the electron beam CT scanners?
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Study Notes
Historical Milestones in CT Technology
- 1919: Birth of Godfrey Newbold Hounsfield in Nottinghamshire, England.
- 1924: Allan Macleod Cormack develops mathematical solutions essential for CT algorithms.
- 1930: Allesandro Vallebona proposes topography to represent body slices on radiographic film.
- 1951: Hounsfield joins EMI Limited, setting the stage for future developments in CT.
Innovations in CT Scanning
- 1967: Introduction of the first CT scanner, the “EMI MARK 1”, capable of 180 translations and 1-degree rotation, taking 20 minutes per slice.
- 1970: Hounsfield demonstrates the CT technique for the first time.
- 1971: Marks the first brain CT and first clinical CT conducted in London.
- 1972: Installation of the first clinical CT scanners.
- 1973: Dr. Robert Ledley performs the first US clinical scan, a whole-body scan with 320x320 resolution.
- 1974: Hounsfield conducts the first body scan using the EMI body scanner with convolution and back projection.
Advancements in Technology
- 1976: Introduction of SOMATOM scanners employing the fan beam principle.
- 1978: Development of TOPOGRAN/SCONOGRAM for advanced imaging.
- 1979: Hounsfield and Cormack awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for their contributions.
- 1980: CT scans became widely available with a resolution of 1024x1024.
- 1981: Introduction of 512x512 matrix providing consistent imaging.
- 1984: Release of the Opti CT tube featuring a large 70 cm gantry opening and significant degrees of articulation.
Enhanced CT Applications
- 1986: Launch of Osteo CT for bone mineral imaging; Xenon CT demonstrates regional cerebral blood flow; introduction of DEXA CT.
- 1987: Continuous rotation flying focal spot technology emerges in CT imaging.
- 1988: Multi-slice CT technology begins to gain traction.
- 1990: Toshiba pioneers spiral or helical CT scanning techniques.
- 1991: Introduction of intuitive mouse-driven window interspace and twin slice CT capabilities.
- 1992: Development of CT angiography with multi-slice functionality at 4 slices, achieving scans in 0.5 seconds.
Evolution of CT Scanning Systems
- 1994: Routine implementation of sub-second spiral CT.
- 1996: Introduction of high-resolution neuro and spiral CT imaging, utilizing the fourth generation of spiral technology.
- 2002: 16-slice helical CT system introduced, enhancing imaging capabilities.
- 2004: Launch of the 64-slice helical CT system, vastly improving scanning efficiency.
- 2005: SIEMENS introduces dual-source CT technology.
- 2007: Toshiba unveils the 320-slice helical CT system.
Generational Development of CT Scanners
- 1st Generation: Stationary pencil beam scanners with long scanning times were limited to brain scans.
- 2nd Generation: Introduced narrow fan beams, decreasing scan times to 18-30 seconds per slice, utilizing multiple detectors.
- 3rd Generation: Featured rotating wide fan beams for continuous scanning, reducing time and increasing resolution.
- 4th Generation: Employed rotating X-ray tubes with stationary detectors for faster scanning without ring artifacts.
- 5th Generation: Focused on cardiac imaging with a stationary detector and high-speed scanning capabilities.
- 6th Generation: Introduced dual-source technology with two x-ray tubes, enhancing 3D imaging and motion compensation.
- 7th Generation: Employed cone beam technology to further improve scanning speeds and image quality.
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Explore the milestones in the development of computed tomography (CT) scanning. From the birth of Godfrey Hounsfield to the invention of the first CT scanner, this quiz delves into key developments and contributors in the field of medical imaging.
