Abstract
The use of information contained in the transmitted x-ray spectrum provides the capability for selective removal of substances of a particular mean atomic number in projection radiographs. Using a prototype system for line-scanned digital radiography, x-ray images were produced with two different x-ray spectra by modulating the kVp applied to the x-ray source and filtering the x-ray beam. Using a previously described Compton/photoelectric decomposition algorithm, subtraction images are made with bone or soft-tissue (water) shadows removed. Applications to chest, abdominal and skeletal imaging in-vivo are demonstrated.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 239-243 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering |
Volume | 273 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jul 16 1981 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Computer Science Applications
- Applied Mathematics
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering