C4: Resolution Flashcards
resolution can be broken down into what 3 main groups/aspects?
detail/spatial
contrast
temporal
what are the 3 main groups of detailed/spatial resolution?
axial
lateral
elevational/z-axis
if structures are closer to one another than 1/2(SPL) will they be resolved?
No
formula for axial resolution
AR=1/2(SPL)
does axial resolution get better with increased frequency?
yes…. because as F increases, lamda decreases which shortens the SPL
list the 5 items that improve axial resolution
higher frequency shorter wavelength increased damping (because it reduces RD and SPL) wider bandwidth lower Q factor
what is LARD for axial resolution?
Longitudinal
Axial
Range
Depth
is lateral resolution constant with depth?
no
which type of resolution is typically the best?
axial
list the 5 items that improve lateral resolution
- distance from the probe (reflector and focus)
- amount of focusing (increased focusing gives us better lateral resolution
- size of aperture
- higher frequency
- NZL
what is LATA for lateral resolution?
Lateral
Angular
Transverse
Azimuthal
what is slice thickness
that ability to separate reflects perpendicular to the image plane of the beam
how do we focus in the z axis
mechanically with a lens or acoustic mirror unless you have a 1.5D probe
if a structure is smaller than the beam thickness, will it be resolved well?
No. you will get a slice thickness artifact that will put fake echos into anechoic structures
list the 4 items that improve elevational resolution
- distance from the probe
- higher frequency
- NZL
- amount of focusing in Z axis