Spectral, Photon Counting Computed Tomography: Technology and Applications

Spectral, Photon Counting Computed Tomography (SPECT/CT) is a novel imaging modality that uses spectral data to distinguish between materials and reduce noise. It acquires two sets of spectral data and uses energy-sensitive detectors to reveal additional material information. The K-edge imaging is a gateway for functional or molecular CT, and the book covers detectors, electronics, image reconstruction methods, image quality assessments, simulation tools, nanoparticle contrast agents, and clinical applications.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 422 pages
Publication date: 01 February 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Spectral, Photon Counting Computed Tomography (SPECT/CT) is a comprehensive exploration of the latest advancements in the widely utilized imaging modality, X-ray Computed Tomography (CT), in its latest iteration: Spectral, Dual-Energy, and Photon Counting CT. The conventional single-energy technique employed by CT technology faces limitations, such as the inability to differentiate between materials and the presence of significant noise. To address these challenges, a novel spectral CT concept has been proposed. Spectral Dual-Energy CT (DE-CT) employs two sets of spectral data to enhance image contrast and identify different materials. On the other hand, Spectral Photon Counting CT (PC-CT) utilizes novel energy-sensitive, photon-counting detectors to reveal additional material information by detecting the energy of X-ray photons. The K-edge imaging technique holds the potential for functional or molecular CT applications. This book delves into various aspects of SPECT/CT, including detectors and electronics, image reconstruction methods, image quality assessments, a simulation tool, nanoparticle contrast agents, and clinical applications.

Spectral, Photon Counting Computed Tomography (SPECT/CT) is a comprehensive exploration of the latest advancements in the widely utilized imaging modality, X-ray Computed Tomography (CT), in its latest iteration: Spectral, Dual-Energy, and Photon Counting CT.

The conventional single-energy technique employed by CT technology faces limitations, such as the inability to differentiate between materials and the presence of significant noise. To address these challenges, a novel spectral CT concept has been proposed. Spectral Dual-Energy CT (DE-CT) employs two sets of spectral data to enhance image contrast and identify different materials. On the other hand, Spectral Photon Counting CT (PC-CT) utilizes novel energy-sensitive, photon-counting detectors to reveal additional material information by detecting the energy of X-ray photons. The K-edge imaging technique holds the potential for functional or molecular CT applications.

This book delves into various aspects of SPECT/CT, including detectors and electronics, image reconstruction methods, image quality assessments, a simulation tool, nanoparticle contrast agents, and clinical applications.

Spectral, Photon Counting Computed Tomography (SPECT/CT) is a comprehensive exploration of the latest advancements in the widely utilized imaging modality, X-ray Computed Tomography (CT), in its latest iteration: Spectral, Dual-Energy, and Photon Counting CT.

The conventional single-energy technique employed by CT technology faces limitations, such as the inability to differentiate between materials and the presence of significant noise. To address these challenges, a novel spectral CT concept has been proposed. Spectral Dual-Energy CT (DE-CT) employs two sets of spectral data to enhance image contrast and identify different materials. On the other hand, Spectral Photon Counting CT (PC-CT) utilizes novel energy-sensitive, photon-counting detectors to reveal additional material information by detecting the energy of X-ray photons. The K-edge imaging technique holds the potential for functional or molecular CT applications.

This book delves into various aspects of SPECT/CT, including detectors and electronics, image reconstruction methods, image quality assessments, a simulation tool, nanoparticle contrast agents, and clinical applications.

Spectral, Photon Counting Computed Tomography (SPECT/CT) is a comprehensive exploration of the latest advancements in the widely utilized imaging modality, X-ray Computed Tomography (CT), in its latest iteration: Spectral, Dual-Energy, and Photon Counting CT.

The conventional single-energy technique employed by CT technology faces limitations, such as the inability to differentiate between materials and the presence of significant noise. To address these challenges, a novel spectral CT concept has been proposed. Spectral Dual-Energy CT (DE-CT) employs two sets of spectral data to enhance image contrast and identify different materials. On the other hand, Spectral Photon Counting CT (PC-CT) utilizes novel energy-sensitive, photon-counting detectors to reveal additional material information by detecting the energy of X-ray photons. The K-edge imaging technique holds the potential for functional or molecular CT applications.

This book delves into various aspects of SPECT/CT, including detectors and electronics, image reconstruction methods, image quality assessments, a simulation tool, nanoparticle contrast agents, and clinical applications.

Weight: 812g
Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367490119