Image Acq Flashcards
1
Q
which system uses PSPs?
A
CR
2
Q
what does PSP stand for
A
photostimulable storage phosphor imaging plate
3
Q
how does an indirect conversion work?
A
2-part process; involving a scintillator (converts incoming xray photons to light) and a photodetector (converts light into an electronic signal)
4
Q
what kind of relationship does image noise have w contrast?
A
inverse (increased noise = decreased contrast)
5
Q
what is a photodetector?
A
CCD
6
Q
what is a CCD capable of
A
converting visible light into an electric charge and storing it in a sequential pattern
