Course detail

Tomographic Imaging Systems

FEKT-NTZSAcad. year: 2016/2017

The physical and technical aspects of medical and ecological non-direct syntheses imaging systems technology: computed x-ray tomography (X-ray CT), magnetic resonance imaging systems (MRI), single photon (SPECT) and positron (double-photon PET) emission computed tomography imaging systems, ultrasound imaging systems. The systems approach to imaging systems construction with respect to information transport from surrounding environment to human with the aim surrounding and object diagnostic.

Language of instruction

English

Number of ECTS credits

5

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Ing. Daniel Schwarz, Ph.D.

Department

Department of Biomedical Engineering (UBMI)

Offered to foreign students

The home faculty only

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Students will learn about technology of individual imaging systems physical limits of construction, methods of quality evaluation and possibility of medical and ecological applications.

Prerequisites

The subject knowledge on the Bachelor´s degree level is requested.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Techning methods include lectures, computer laboratories and practical laboratories. Course is taking advantage of e-learning (Moodle) system. Students have to write a single project/assignment during the course.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Requirements for completion of a course are specified by a regulation issued by the lecturer responsible for the course and updated for every.

Course curriculum

Computed x-ray tomography (X-ray CT), magnetic resonance imaging systems (MRI), single photon (SPECT) and positron (PET)(double-photon) emission computed tomography imaging systems, ultrasound imaging systems.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The aim of the topic is to introduce students to physical principles and technology, quality evaluation and technical and physical limits of medical and ecological non-direct syntheses imaging systems (using reconstruction algorithms).

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

The content and forms of instruction in the evaluated course are specified by a regulation issued by the lecturer responsible for the course and updated for every academic year.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Drastich,A.: Medical Imaging Systems. Skriptum FEI VUT v Brně pro zahraniční studenty. 2000 (EN)
Drastich,A.:Netelevizní zobrazovací systémy. Skriptum FEI VUT v Brně. 2001 (CS)
Drastich,A.:Tomografické zobrazovací systémy. Skriptum VUT FEKT Brno, 2004 (CS)
CHo,Z.H.,Jones,J.P.,Singh,M.: Foundations of Medical Imaging,John Wiley & Sons. 1993 (EN)
Krestl,E.: Imaging Systems for Medical Diagnostics,Siemens Aktiengesellschaft. 1990 (EN)

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme EECC-MN Master's

    branch MN-BEI , 2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

39 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Daniel Schwarz, Ph.D.

Syllabus

X-ray computed tomography (x-ray CT). The physical and technical principles of x-ray CT systems construction.
Basic idea and methods of projection image reconstruction.
Quality evaluation of x-ray CT systems. Dose of x-ray ionising energy during imaging process and trends to reduce it.
Basic idea of MR imaging (MRI). Application of the radiofrequency part of electromagnetic spectrum to transfer information about living environment and some parts of ecosystems.
Physical phenomena of magnetic resonance. Methods of magnetisation measurements. Basic idea of magnetic resonance spectroscopy.
Basic principles of MRI systems construction.
Quality evaluation of MRI systems. Influence of electromagnetic smog to MRI system. Dose of acoustic, radiofrequency and magnetic field energy during MRI imaging.
Emission computed tomography SPECT (single-photon). Basic principles of SPECT systems construction.
Idea of emission computed tomography image reconstruction. Quality evaluation of SPECT systems.
Emission computed tomography PET (double-photon). Basic principles of PET systems construction. Quality evaluation of PET systems. Dose of ionising energy during SPECT and PET imaging process.
Application of different forms of signals to non-direct syntheses imaging systems construction- ultrasound tomography.
Application of different forms of signals to non-direct syntheses imaging systems construction- impedance tomography.
Application of different forms of signals to non-direct syntheses imaging systems construction- lasers tomography.

Laboratory exercise

13 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Daniel Schwarz, Ph.D.

Syllabus

Projection-reconstruction image modelling basic principles of simple back projection reconstruction.
Projection-reconstruction image modelling basic principles of filtered back projection reconstruction.
Projection-reconstruction image modelling basic principles of Fourier projection reconstruction.
Projection-reconstruction image modelling: acquisition data properties influence to quality image reconstruction.
Practical acquaints with standard x-ray CT system.
Practical acquaints with multislice x-ray CT system.
Magnetic resonance phenomena modelling.
Magnetic resonance magnetisation methods measurements modelling.
2DFT MRI reconstruction of MR image modelling.
Practical acquaints with MRI system.
Iterative reconstruction of SPECT image modelling.
Practical acquaints with SPECT system.
Practical acquaints with impedance tomography system.