A Review of CT Imaging

CT has undergone a tremendous development since the Noble Prize-winning works of Sir G. Hounsfield. CT has developed into an essential component of state-of-the art imaging. For these reasons, understanding the physical principals of CT is essential for those working in the field as well as those thinking about entering it. The principles of CT data acquisition, image reconstruction, and image display will be discussed. A comprehensive review of CT image quality as well as the factors that affect image quality will be discussed. This seminar will provide a foundation that will be useful for expanding your knowledge in this modality and will help you prepare for the CT examination.