Questions and Answers
What is the primary purpose of computed tomography (CT)?
To generate cross-sectional images for disease diagnosis
In comparison with conventional radiographs, what is a significant advantage of CT images?
Higher contrast due to elimination of scatter
Who was responsible for the theoretical basis of CT?
A. McLeod Cormack
What type of CT scanner is capable of acquiring and reconstructing the image of a thin cross-section based on measurements of attenuation?
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When was the first commercial CT scanner developed?
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Study Notes
Computed Tomography (CT) Basics
- The primary purpose of computed tomography (CT) is to produce detailed cross-sectional images of the body.
Advantages of CT Images
- A significant advantage of CT images compared to conventional radiographs is their ability to provide detailed, high-contrast images of soft tissues and bones.
History of CT Development
- The theoretical basis of CT was developed by Godfrey Hounsfield and Allan McLeod Cormack.
Types of CT Scanners
- A third-generation CT scanner is capable of acquiring and reconstructing the image of a thin cross-section based on measurements of attenuation.
Milestones in CT Development
- The first commercial CT scanner was developed in 1972.
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Test your knowledge of the history of computed tomography (CT) with this quiz. Learn about the key milestones and developments in CT imaging technology from its mathematical theory to the first commercial CT.
