University of Michigan
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| The effect of radiation transport and quantum noise on image quality is explored in the context of both conventional and newly developed systems. Radiation sources for imaging, mathematical descriptions of image quality, and the performance of humans as visual observers are covered. Specific systems considered include direct digital radiography systems, Anger camera systems, x-ray computed tomography (CT) systems, and Positron Emission Tomography (PET) systems. Particular emphasis is given to the statistical processes important in radiographic and nuclear medicine imaging systems. |
2019 Class: Room 1940, Cooley Building, Wednesday, 4:00 - 6:00 PM.
| * Lecture 01 | Jan 9 | Introduction |
| * Lecture 02 | Jan 16 | Radiation Physics |
| * Lecture 03 | Jan 23 | X-ray Sources |
| * Lecture 04 | Jan 30 | Radioisotope Sources |
| * Lecture 05 | Feb 06 | Radiographic Image Formation |
| * Lecture 06 | Feb 13 | Radioisotope Image Formation |
| * Lecture 07 | Feb 20 | Metrics of Image Quality |
| --- | Feb 27 | --- Mid-term Exam --- |
| --- | Mar 06 | BREAK |
| * Lecture 08 | Mar 13 | Radiation Detection |
| * Lecture 09 | Mar 20 | Nuclear Medicine Detectors |
| * Lecture 10 | Mar 27 | X-ray Imaging Detectors |
| * Lecture 11 | Apr 03 | Computed Tomography (CT) |
| * Lecture 12 | Apr 10 | Image Presentation |
| * Lecture 13 | Apr 17 | Observer Performance |
| --- | Apr 30 | --- Final Exam --- |
* These lecture links point to content from 2019.
Changes may be made for the 2020 course.
25% - Mid-term Exam
25% - Final Exam
25% - Homework (weekly)
25% - Short Paper:
Instructions:pdf
Due by Apr 17