X射线CT环形伪影去除方法

为去除X射线CT图像中的环形伪影,建立了一种投影数据预处理方法。该方法通过对各角度投影数据逐一进行分段多项式拟合的方式建立异常探元的备选校正因子集合,再根据备选校正因子的概率密度分布确定最可几校正因子。介绍了方法的物理依据、原理及其实现步骤,并分析了其在复杂条件下的适应性。结果表明:该方法对稀疏环形伪影、密集环形伪影以及伴随强噪声污染的CT图像环形伪影均可去除;与中值滤波等方法相比,可以更好地保持图像的空间分辨率。该方法可用于多材质检测对象CT图像的处理。     

针对X射线双能CT成像的正弦图快速配准方法

双能CI成像技术在医学和安检领域应用广泛,可分为真双能成像和伪双能成像两种类型.针对真双能成像中存在的正弦图空间位置不匹配的问题,提出了一种高低能正弦图快速配准方法.该方法利用相关系数来检测高低能正弦图投影角度方向的相对位移.针对二维相关系数计算量大的问题,采用对正弦图横向左半部分或者右半部分进行横向投影的方法获取一维...     

Noise reduction for low-dose X-ray computed tomography with fuzzy filter

Low-dose CT imaging has been particularly used in modern medical practice for its advantage on reducing the radiation dose to patients. However, reconstructed images will distinctly degenerate along with the decrease of the radiation dose. A resolution is to deal with the noisy projection space by an effective filter. This study was performed to address this problem and a fuzzy-median filter was proposed in this paper according to the properties of the noise of low-dose CT images. Reconstructed images by FBP were acquired from the previous noisy sinogram filtered by different filters for comparison. This fuzzy-median filter in fact is a spatially variant one that can solve the streak artifacts. And simulations also indicated that this spatially variant filter could suppress noise and obviously decrease streak artifacts in reconstructed images.     

Attenuation correction of L-shell X-ray fluorescence computed tomography imaging

X-ray Fluorescence Computed Tomography (XFCT) is a widely-used experimental technique for investigating the spatial distribution of elements in a sample. However, image reconstruction for this technique is more difficult than for transmission tomography, one problem being self-absorption. In this work, we make use of known quantities and unknown density of elements of interest to express unknown attenuation maps. The attenuation maps are added to the contribution value of the pixel in the Maximum Likelihood Expectation Maximization (MLEM) reconstruction method. Results indicate that the relative error is less than 14.1%, which shows that this method can effectively correct L-shell XFCT.     

Phase retrieval for hard X-ray computed tomography of samples with hybrid compositions

X-ray tomography of samples containing both weakly and strongly absorbing materials are necessary in material and biomedical imaging. Extending the validity of the phase-attenuation duality (PAD) method, the propagation-based phase-contrast computed tomography (PPCT) of a sample with hybrid compositions of both the light and dense components with 60 keV of synchrotron radiation is investigated. The experimental results show that the PAD-based PPCT is effective in imaging both the weakly and strongly absorbing components simultaneously. Compared with the direct PPCT technique, the PAD-based PPCT technique demonstrates its excellent capability in material discrimination and characterization. In addition, the PAD-based PPCT exhibits a striking performance on the image contrast enhancement and noise suppression. Therefore, this technique is useful for material and biomedical imaging applications, especially when the radiation dose involved imposes a serious constraint.     

X-ray beam hardening correction for measuring density in linear accelerator industrial computed tomography

Due to X-ray attenuation being approximately proportional to material density,it is possible to measure the inner density through Industrial Computed Tomography（ICT） images accurately. In practice,however,a number of factors including the non-linear effects of beam hardening and diffuse scattered radiation complicate the quantitative measurement of density variations in materials. This paper is based on the linearization method of beam hardening correction,and uses polynomial fitting coecient which is obtained by the curvature of iron polychromatic beam data to fit other materials. Through theoretical deduction,the paper proves that the density measure error is less than 2% if using pre-filters to make the spectrum of linear accelerator range mainly 0.3 MeV to 3 MeV. Experiment had been set up at an ICT system with a 9 MeV electron linear accelerator. The result is satisfactory. This technique makes the beam hardening correction easy and simple,and it is valuable for measuring the ICT density and making use of the CT images to recognize materials.     

X-ray beam hardening correction for measuring density in linear accelerator industrial computed tomography

Due to X-ray attenuation being approximately proportional to material density, it is possible to measure the inner density through Industrial Computed Tomography (ICT) images accurately. In practice, however, a number of factors including the non-linear effects of beam hardening and diffuse scattered radia-tion complicate the quantitative measurement of density variations in materials. This paper is based on the linearization method of beam hardening correction, and uses polynomial fitting coefficient which is obtained by the curvature of iron polychromatic beam data to fit other materials. Through theoretical deduction, the paper proves that the density measure error is less than 2% if using pre-filters to make the spectrum of linear accelerator range mainly 0.3 MeV to 3 MeV. Experiment had been set up at an ICT system with a 9 MeV electron linear accelerator. The result is satisfactory. This technique makes the beam hardening correction easy and simple, and it is valuable for measuring the ICT density and making use of the CT images to recognize materials.     

Preliminary experiment of fluorescent X-ray computed tomography to detect dual agents for biological study

The simultaneous observation of various information, such as blood flow, tissue metabolism and distribution of receptors, is quite important in order to understand the functional state of biomedical objects. The simultaneous detectability of contrast agents by fluorescent X-ray computed tomography (FXCT) with synchrotron radiation is examined in this study. The system consisted of a silicon (111) double-crystal monochromator, an X-ray slit system, a scanning table, a PIN diode, a highly purified germanium detector and an X-ray charge-coupled device (CCD) camera. The monochromatic X-ray beam energy was adjusted to 37.0 keV and collimated into a pencil beam of 1 x 1 mm. The fluorescent spectra of the K alpha lines for iodine and xenon were detected simultaneously. FXCT could image the distribution of both iodine and xenon agents in a phantom clearly and the contrast ratio was significantly better than that of transmission X-ray computed tomography images.     

General formula for fan-beam computed tomography

In this Letter, we derive a general reconstruction formula for fan-beam computed tomography (CT) utilizing the two-dimensional Dirac function, which is useful in CT imaging for moving objects.     

T-ray computed tomography

We demonstrate a tomographic imaging modality that uses pulsed terahertz (THz) radiation to probe the optical properties of three-dimensional (3D) structures in the far-infrared. This THz-wave computed tomography (T-ray CT) system provides sectional images of objects in a manner analogous to conventional CT techniques such as x-ray CT. The transmitted amplitude and phase of broadband pulses of THz radiation are measured at multiple projection angles. The filtered backprojection algorithm is then used to reconstruct the target object, including both its 3D structure and its frequency-dependent far-infrared optical properties.     

利用荧光CT实现生物医学样品内元素分布的无损成像

荧光CT是一种可无损重建元素空间分布的发射型断层成像技术,对生物医学研究具有重要意义.同步辐射的高通量、高准直和能量可调等特性使荧光CT的生物医学应用成为可能.文章通过优化设计,在上海同步辐射光源建立了一套用于生物医学样品微量元素分析的荧光CT成像系统.通过对实验装置的优化,提高了系统的数据采集速度和空间分辨率.将极大...     

Three-dimensional structure of polystyrene colloidal crystal by synchrotron radiation X-ray phase-contrast computed tomography

Colloidal crystal with long-range ordered structure has attracted great attention for their applications in various fields. Although perfect colloidal crystals have been achieved by some fabrications for utilization, little is known about their exact structures and internal defects. In this study, we use synchrotron radiation (SR) phase-contrast computed tomography (CT) to noninvasively access the internal structure of polystyrene (PS) colloidal crystals in three dimensions (3D). The phase-attenuation duality Paganin algorithm phase retrieval was employed to achieve a satisfactory contrast and outline of the spheres. After CT reconstruction, the positions of individual PS particles and structural defects are identified in three dimensions, and the local crystal structure is revealed. Further quantitative analysis of the void system in colloidal crystal illustrates that single voids can be mostly attributed to tetrahedron void of sphere close packing, but the interconnected voids with large volume induce a sphere volume fraction of 59.39 % that reflects a metastable glass behavior of colloidal crystal arrangement. The void orientation result reveals that the 3D close-packing difficulty mainly lies in the stacking of interlayer.     

聚合物泡沫结构及密度分布的相衬CT表征技术

阐述了利用X射线相衬成像技术研究高分子有机泡沫材料微观结构的原理及方法,理论分析及实验结果表明,X射线相衬成像方法可以在相当大的程度上提高低Z聚合物泡沫材料的成像衬度。将相衬成像技术与计算机层析成像技术相结合,获得了泡沫样品的3维骨架结构分布,同时,提出利用统计切片骨架“粒子”质心分布的方法来表征其密度分布均匀性。结果说明,该方法能够在微观层次上实现对泡沫样品3维密度分布的完备表征。     

Terahertz,X-ray and neutron computed tomography of an Eighteenth Dynasty Egyptian sealed pottery

An Eighteenth Dynasty Egyptian sealed pottery stored at the Museum of Aquitaine (Bordeaux, France) has been investigated using terahertz radiation, X-rays and neutrons. THz computed tomography revealed nondestructively the presence of content, whereas X-rays and neutrons analyzed more precisely the fabrication process and conservation of the pottery together with the nature of this content owing to higher spatial resolution and contrast. With neutron tomography, we determined the method used to seal the jar as well as the finer structure of the inner content. Neutron-induced prompt gamma spectroscopy was finally applied to measure the elemental composition of the content, which is supposed to consist of dried germinated seeds.     

Projected index computed tomography

Projected index computed tomography (PICT) is a new imaging technique that provides a computed reconstruction of the index of refraction of a sample. PICT makes use of data from standard optical coherence tomography images taken from several view angles to determine a mapping of the refractive indices of the sample. A rectilinear propagation model is assumed, so the data are understood to be related to the line integral of the refractive index in the beam paths. These data thus provide a set of angular projections of the sample. The spatial distribution of the index of the object may then be reconstructed by use of standard filtered backprojection techniques. The resultant PICT images are free of the spatial distortion that is inherent in standard optical cross-sectional images and correspond well to the manufactured dimensions of specific samples.     

Simultaneous in-situ measurements of gas temperature and pyrolysis of biomass smoldering via X-ray computed tomography

In-situ X-ray computed tomography (XCT) imaging is employed to investigate the smoldering dynamics of biomass at the sub-millimeter scale. This technique provides simultaneous and spatially-resolved information about the gas temperature and the biomass density, thereby enabling tracking of the pyrolysis and char oxidation fronts. To achieve well-controlled heating and flow conditioning, oak biomass samples are instrumented above a diffusion flame inside a tube, with total oxygen concentrations of 6% and 11% per volume. Experiments are performed on a laboratory XCT system. The flow is diluted with Kr to increase X-ray attenuation in the gas phase thus allowing for simultaneous 3D measurements of sample density and surrounding temperature. XCT scans are acquired every 90 s at a spatial resolution of 135 µm. The high spatial resolution enables the volumetric visualization of the smoldering process that is associated with pyrolysis and char oxidation. These measurements show how the grain structure affects flame stabilization and induces fingering of the pyrolysis front, while crack formation accelerates the char oxidation locally. Evaluations of the sample mass via XCT are compared with load cell measurements, showing good agreement. A low-order model is developed to evaluate the propagation speeds of pyrolysis and oxidation fronts from the X-ray data over time, and comparisons are made with the surface recess speed.     

工业CT图像边缘伪影校正

为了去除工业CT图像中的边缘伪影,提高CT图像的识别能力和尺寸测量精度,提出一种降低串扰的系数修正法。首先分析得出边缘伪影主要是由散射射线在相邻探测通道之间的串扰所导致,并给出了探测通道串扰的数学模型;然后根据数学模型设计实验方案,通过对影响串扰率的主要因素进行实验分析,得到串扰率随入射X射线能量和被测物体厚度变化关系,再通过最小二乘拟合得出投影数据关于串扰率的函数;最后利用此函数对投影数据进行校正,降低了串扰的影响。实验结果表明,探测器间一级串扰率约为9.0%,二级串扰率约为1.2%,其中一级串扰是造成边缘伪影的主要因素,采用本文方法能够有效地抑制边缘伪影,同时较好地保留了图像细节和边缘。     

工业CT光电二极管探测器灵敏度

在工业CT系统设计过程中,射线能量选择、探测器结构设计、射线源和探测器匹配等方面都涉及探测器灵敏度问题。研究了影响工业CT光电二极管探测器灵敏度的几个主要因素及其定量关系。首先分析了灵敏度的几个主要影响因素：能量沉积率、绝对闪烁效率、光收集效率、光电转换效率。然后采用蒙特卡罗方法仿真得到闪烁体的能量沉积率、光收集效率,计算了CsI(Tl)闪烁体的荧光转换效率及光电二极管的光电转换效率,定义了闪烁体与光电二极管的匹配度的概念。最后得出具有普遍意义的探测器灵敏度的表达式,理论计算值与实际测量结果最大相差20.4%,实验验证了该灵敏度计算方法的有效性和正确性。     

工业CT光电二极管探测器灵敏度

在工业CT系统设计过程中,射线能量选择、探测器结构设计、射线源和探测器匹配等方面都涉及探测器灵敏度问题。研究了影响工业CT光电二极管探测器灵敏度的几个主要因素及其定量关系。首先分析了灵敏度的几个主要影响因素:能量沉积率、绝对闪烁效率、光收集效率、光电转换效率。然后采用蒙特卡罗方法仿真得到闪烁体的能量沉积率、光收集效率,计算了CsI(Tl)闪烁体的荧光转换效率及光电二极管的光电转换效率,定义了闪烁体与光电二极管的匹配度的概念。最后得出具有普遍意义的探测器灵敏度的表达式,理论计算值与实际测量结果最大相差20.4%,实验验证了该灵敏度计算方法的有效性和正确性。     

工业CT图像边缘伪影校正

为了去除工业CT图像中的边缘伪影,提高CT图像的识别能力和尺寸测量精度,提出一种降低串扰的系数修正法。首先分析得出边缘伪影主要是由散射射线在相邻探测通道之间的串扰所导致,并给出了探测通道串扰的数学模型;然后根据数学模型设计实验方案,通过对影响串扰率的主要因素进行实验分析,得到串扰率随入射X射线能量和被测物体厚度变化关系,再通过最小二乘拟合得出投影数据关于串扰率的函数;最后利用此函数对投影数据进行校正,降低了串扰的影响。实验结果表明,探测器间一级串扰率约为9.0%,二级串扰率约为1.2%,其中一级串扰是造成边缘伪影的主要因素,采用本文方法能够有效地抑制边缘伪影,同时较好地保留了图像细节和边缘。