Title :
An iterative method of ultrasonic reflection mode tomography
Author :
Lan, C.Q. ; Xiong, W.
Author_Institution :
Inst. of Phys., Acad. Sinica, Wuhan, China
fDate :
6/1/1994 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Based on the Fourier slice theorem used in X-ray tomography and paraxial approximation, an iterative method was developed to eliminate the influence of wavefront curvature on reconstructed images. Computer simulations showed that the quality of reconstructed images was apparently improved by using the method. In comparison with already existing methods, the present method is more practical and can be used for limited angle reflection mode tomographic imaging
Keywords :
biomedical ultrasonics; computerised tomography; image reconstruction; iterative methods; medical image processing; ultrasonic reflection; Fourier slice theorem; computer simulations; image quality; limited angle reflection mode tomographic imaging; medical diagnostic imaging; paraxial approximation; reconstructed images; ultrasonic reflection mode tomography; wavefront curvature influence elimination; Acoustic transducers; Computed tomography; Fourier transforms; Image reconstruction; Iterative algorithms; Iterative methods; Reflection; Reflectivity; Ultrasonic imaging; Ultrasonic transducers;
Journal_Title :
Medical Imaging, IEEE Transactions on
