CT Principles part 3 Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two types of digital systems used in regular xray?
A
CR and DR
2
Q
Which type of digital system converts x-ray photons to light on an image plate?
A
CR - indirect conversion
3
Q
Detectors in direct conversion convert energy to ______.
A
electric energy
4
Q
What phosphor used in indirect conversion technology provides the best quality image?
A
cesium iodide
5
Q
What is the term for the system that: measures transmitted radiation, encodes measurements into binary data, and transmits binary data to computer
A
the DAS (data acquisition system)
