Phantoms For Testing X-Ray Imaging Performance

Terence J. Hughes; Klaus R. Schulenburg; N Ramanathan

doi:10.1117/12.957159

6 July 1979 Phantoms For Testing X-Ray Imaging Performance

Terence J. Hughes, Klaus R. Schulenburg, N Ramanathan

Proceedings Volume 0173, Application of Optical Instrumentation in Medicine VII; (1979) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.957159
Event: Application of Optical Instrumentation in Medicine VII, 1979, Toronto, Canada

Abstract

The ultimate test of an X-ray imaging system is to establish whether radiographs contain all the image structure necessary for an accurate interpretation of the image for the particular anatomical region in the radiograph. There is therefore a need to define, as closely as possible, standards for the image quality required in each radiographic view and a need to provide radiographic phantoms which will test the X-ray imaging system for its ability to meet these standards. From the practical point of view, simple, inexpensive phantoms are required which may be used daily to check overall imaging performance. Simple phantoms for testing the performance of X-ray systems and specifically for angiography have been developed. These test system performance, and in particular response of phototiming devices and visibility of contrast material. Priorities in establishing standards are suggested.

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Terence J. Hughes, Klaus R. Schulenburg, and N Ramanathan "Phantoms For Testing X-Ray Imaging Performance", Proc. SPIE 0173, Application of Optical Instrumentation in Medicine VII, (6 July 1979); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.957159

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