Tuesday, April 17, 2018

Simulation of x-ray tomography

X-ray tomography is a process of reconstructing the internal structure of a physical body using X-ray images of the body taken from different dimensions. Mathematically, the problem is to recover a non- negative function f(x) form a collection of line integrals of function ‘f’. This technique helps obtain digital information on their 3-D geometries and properties. The earliest clinical tomography scanner had an X-ray source and a single detector. Now computed tomography uses ionizing x-ray to generate images by emitting a-rays from a fan-beam source that rotates around the patient.

After passing through the physical body, the beam is incident on a ring of x-ray detectors, which register a value for the degree of attenuation of the X-ray beam. The values reflect the density of the tissue in tiny volumes of space within the physical body known as voxels. Computational models are applied to assign a gray scale to the individual voxels to make up the 2D cross-sectional image. Once the process is done, the data set may also be constructed into 3-D computer generated the model, in which colors can be applied to represent tissues.

Tomography imaging consists of directing X-rays at an object from multiple orientations and measuring the decrease in the intensity of a series of linear paths.

The uses of X-ray tomography in Clinical Practice:


  • It produces high-resolution 2D and 3D images and provides rapid evaluation of bone and soft tissue.
  • It provides an excellent 3D assessment of bone in the setting of trauma and can be utilized to assess fracture with metallic fixation hardware in situ.
  • Reconnaissance imaging of samples for optimal geochemical exploitation like locating crystal central sections, spiral axes, etc.
  • As an alternative to MRI, X-ray tomography can be combined with arthrography to assess intra-articular derangement of joints.


Before you initiate the process, the preparation necessary for CT scanning is to ensure that the object fits inside the field of view and that does not move during the scan. Later the data is collected in the form of a sequence of image files which can be visualized and analyzed using a wide variety of 2D and 3D based image processing tools. The two standard modes of 3D visualization are volume rendering and isosurfacing. 

X-ray tomography is used in wide variety of domain like archaeology, Biomedical, spray nozzle, small electronic components, foods, etc. Due to its multi scalable applicability, it is widely used diesel nozzle internal microstructure. To own an X-ray tomography in USA you need to find the best manufacturer. These devices are complex and readily require a hefty investment. There are different types of such machine is available and as the manufacturer vary, you can easily see the variation in the gray level value. So, it is better to own reputed brand x-ray machine because even a slightest of variation in the data set can cause the extremely awkward result. In medical science, you cannot take such risk at all.

Friday, April 6, 2018

Everything about CT Scans Machine and Its Working

CT scans machine also known as computed tomography machine, is a result of X-ray tomography. The machine allows the user to look inside the object without cutting or opening it. The machine combines numerous X-ray scans that taken from different angles and produces a homographic image. 

After collecting two-dimensional radiographic images, it further proceeds with generating a three-dimensional virtual image of the object that can be seen and inspected on a computer.

X-ray CT is commonly and widely used in medical imaging. These cross-sectional images are used in medical institutions for the purpose of diagnosing.  


Working of X-ray tomography instrument

An X-ray source, detectors to measure X-ray intensity from multiple beam paths and a rotational geometry to capture the image are the major elements of X-ray tomography. Different configurations can be optimized according to the composition and size of the imagine objects.

Tomography can also be performed with the help of a synchrotron or gamma-ray emitter but X-ray tubes are used in majority of CT systems. Peak X-ray energy and the target material are major characteristics of tube. Current determines X-ray intensity that impacts and spatial resolution is impacted by the focal spot size.

Usually to get better image resolution it uses smaller detectors, but because of the reduced area as it small, count rates also get reduced. Now, to reduce noise level it uses longer acquisition to compensate with count rates. Sodium metatungstate, cesium iodide and gadolinium oxysulfide are common materials for scintillation.

Strengths of X-ray tomography: The image that comes in result is completely non-destructive 3 dimensional image. There is no requirement of any sample preparation. Reconstruction is easy due to attenuation conservation and the sub-voxel levels can be extracted.

Limitations of X-ray tomography: To capture high resolution image the objects should be smaller. Resolution capacity is limited to 1000-2000x cross section diameter of an object. Limiting the resolution may cause blurry spots on the boundaries of the object. Polychromatic X-rays may complicate the determination of gray levels. Low-energy X-rays cannot penetrate large geological specimens. Beam hardening can cause interpretation and complicated data acquisition. Computers with giant data storage capacity are needed in order to obtain large data volumes and their visualization as well as analysis.

Although, the machine is widely used in medical hospitality sector and got a very essential place and value in diagnosing the majority of health issues and problems in human body.