Computed Tomography: From Photon Statistics to Modern Cone-Beam CT [Hardcover]

Thorsten M. Buzug (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 3540394079 | ISBN-13: 978-3540394075 | Publication Date: July 24, 2008 | Edition: 1

This volume provides an overview of X-ray technology and the historical development of modern CT systems. The main focus of the book is a detailed derivation of reconstruction algorithms in 2D and modern 3D cone-beam systems. A thorough analysis of CT artifacts and a discussion of practical issues such as dose considerations give further insight into current CT systems. Although written mainly for graduate students, practitioners will also benefit from this book.

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From the reviews: "This volume … provide an overview of x-ray technology and reconstruction methods of modern CT scanning systems. … is aimed primarily at post-graduate biomedical engineering and medical physics students. … This is really a book for physicists and medical engineers … ." (Arpan Banerjee, RAD magazine, January, 2009) "This monograph on computed tomography (CT) covers the most recent advances in CT technology, image analysis, and reconstruction methods. It is a well-structured, information rich, and highly technical book. … This is definitely an advanced monograph in CT technology and image reconstruction that will better serve readers with a strong mathematical background. It also can serve as a specialized manual or reference for researchers and experts in the field of medical physics and biomedical engineering." (Dimitris N. Mihailidis, Doody’s Review Service, June, 2009) "This book provides an overview of x-ray technology, describes the historic developmental milestones of modern CT systems, and gives comprehensive insight into reconstruction methods. Its intended audience is graduate students in biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, and medical physics. … I strongly recommend this book for students, scientists, and physicists who are interested in reconstruction theory and algorithms." (Tinsu Pan, The Journal of Nuclear Medicine, July, 2009) “The book is self-contained, covering the fundamentals of X-ray physics including X-ray production, interaction with matter and detection. … the diagrams in the book are of a very high quality and complement the text very well. Another feature of the book is its attention to implementation details. … This book is well written and will serve well as a good CT reference or textbook. The author has succeeded in his aim of presenting both the physics and mathematics behind CT in an accessible way.” (Peter R. T. Munro, Contemporary Physics, Vol. 51 (6), 2010)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 536 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 1 edition (July 24, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3540394079
• ISBN-13: 978-3540394075
• Product Dimensions: 6.4 x 9.4 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #396,591 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Thoroughly thorough through and through, May 5, 2009

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This review is from: Computed Tomography: From Photon Statistics to Modern Cone-Beam CT (Hardcover)

Dr Buzug excels in introducing readers of all levels to the Physics and technology of Computed Tomography. The text is concise but where the book really shines is in the math, especially in the chapters treating reconstruction algorithms. This reviewer has been in the field for over two decades and still found the book highly educative and an invaluable desk reference. Combine it with Prof Kalender's book for a better treatise of spiral (helical) CT.