The Physics of Medical Imaging 2012
Optimizing Image Quality and Radiation Dose
 Professor Perry Sprawls

 

General Course Online References
The Physical Principles of Medical Imaging
(Web-based Resources) at  http://www.sprawls.org/resources/
The Physical Principles of Medical Imaging (Textbook) at  http://www.sprawls.org/ppmi2/



All class discussions start with this web page displayed at 9:00 AM.
as scheduled below.
When the Class is ready to begin Prof. Sprawls will call on Skype.

Friday, March 9, 2012

Medical Image Characteristics and Quality Factors

Friday, March 16, 2012

Radiation Quantities and Units

 

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

X-ray Image Formation and Contrast

Outline

Mind Map

Learning Objectives

Visuals for Discussion

Online Module

Text Reference


Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Blurring, Visibility of Detail, and Resolution


Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Image Noise


Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Digital Image Structure and Characteristics

Digital Image Processing

Outline

Mind Map

Learning Objectives

Classroom Visuals

Online Module

Text Reference

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Radiographic Detail

Outline

Mind Map

Learning Objectives

Classroom Visuals

Online Module

Text Reference


Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Mammography


 

Friday, May 11, 2012

Computed Tomography Image Quality and Dose Management

Outline

Mind Map

Learning Objectives

Classroom Visuals

Online Module

Text Reference