An In-Depth Technical Study Of New Radiological Facilities

Richard Dobrin; Albert Keegan; Laszlo Berkovits; Steven Rudolph

doi:10.1117/12.965384

23 December 1976 An In-Depth Technical Study Of New Radiological Facilities

Richard Dobrin, Albert Keegan, Laszlo Berkovits, Steven Rudolph

Proceedings Volume 0096, Application of Optical Instrumentation in Medicine V; (1976) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.965384
Event: Application of Optical Instrumentation in Medicine V, 1976, Washington, D.C., United States

Abstract

The methodology and results of an in-depth technical examination of new radiological equipment are discussed in this paper. High voltage kVp and MAS measurements and wave-forms have been obtained. The resolving capabilities of x-ray tubes and image intensifier systems have been measured using star and line pair resolution patterns, and focal spot images made using a pinhole camera. Tomographic performance in a variety of installations has been evaluated using a Littleton phantom and a pinhole plate. The complete radiographic, fluoroscopic, and mechanical operations and radiation safety compliance of x-ray rooms in all radiological specialties has been examined. The detailed procedures and methods of data recording involved in this study are discussed. Equipment problems encountered include the lack of accurate generator calibration, unacceptable fluoroscopic and spot film image quality, faulty tomographic motion and exposure termination.

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Richard Dobrin, Albert Keegan, Laszlo Berkovits, and Steven Rudolph "An In-Depth Technical Study Of New Radiological Facilities", Proc. SPIE 0096, Application of Optical Instrumentation in Medicine V, (23 December 1976); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.965384

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