Albion College Mathematics and Computer Science Colloquium



Title: Principles of X-ray Computed Tomography
Speaker:David A. Reimann
Professor
Mathematics and Computer Science
Albion College
Albion, Michigan
Abstract: The roots of x-ray computed tomography (CT) date back to several key developments roughly 100 years old. When introduced in 1972, x-ray CT revolutionized medicine and it was recognized in 1979 by the awarding of the Nobel Prize to the scientists credited for its invention. X-ray CT is a technique for gaining knowledge of the internal structure and composition of an object using physical measurements, mathematical analysis, and computational methods. X-ray CT is used today for many medical diagnostic tests. It is also used in manufacturing and engineering for non-destructive testing of objects. This talk will cover the history of the physics, mathematics, and computer science of x-ray CT, discuss the design of modern scanners, and give example applications of x-ray CT in both medicine and manufacturing.
Location: Palenske 227
Date:11/2/2023
Time: 3:30 PM



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title   = "{Principles of X-ray Computed Tomography}",
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