Grating-Based X-Ray Phase-Contrast Mammography

• Κύριος συγγραφέας: Scherer, Kai Hermann (Συγγραφέας)
• Συγγραφή απο Οργανισμό/Αρχή: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Μορφή: Ηλεκτρονική πηγή Ηλ. βιβλίο
• Γλώσσα: English
• Έκδοση: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2016.
• Σειρά: Springer Theses, Recognizing Outstanding Ph.D. Research,
• Θέματα: Physics.; Cancer research.; Radiology.; Medical physics.; Radiation.; Medical and Radiation Physics.; Diagnostic Radiology.; Cancer Research.

This thesis offers an accessible guide to biomedical phase-contrast imaging with over 20 radiographic illustrations. It focuses on research to improve radiography, and particularly mammography applications, by using a novel X-ray imaging modality that exploits the wave-nature of X-rays, rather than...

Πίνακας περιεχομένων:

• Introduction
• Theoretical Background
• Experimental Setup & Methods Development
• Bi-directional Phase-Contrast Mammography
• Screening Value of Phase-Contrast Mammography
• Microcalcification Assessment with Dark-Field Mammography
• Toward Clinically Compatible Phase-Contrast Mammography
• Non-invasive Kidney Stone Differentiation Using Dark-Field Radiography
• Summary & Outlook.