Flashcard on Imaging Quality and Techniques

Front

What is the system's ability of an IR to accurately capture the range of photon intensities that exit the patient?

Back

Dynamic range

Front

Which matrix configuration would improve imaging quality?

Back

Large matrix with small pixels

Front

What are the agreed upon set of rules used by the network that data travels along?

Back

Network Protocol

Front

How can spatial resolution be increased?

Back

Increasing Pixel Density and decreasing Pixel Pitch

Front

What happens to overall image quality if DQE is increased?

Back

Overall Image quality increases

Front

Define Spatial Resolution in imaging.

Back

The ability to distinguish small details in an image.

Front

What is Contrast Resolution?

Back

The ability to differentiate between different shades of gray in an image.

Front

Explain the term 'Pixel Density'.

Back

The number of pixels per unit area in an image.

Front

What is Pixel Pitch?

Back

The distance between the centers of two adjacent pixels.

Front

Define Dynamic Range in imaging systems.

Back

The range of intensity levels that a system can accurately capture.