Fundamentals of Biomedical Imaging: X-ray and Nuclear

4 credits

Explores core principles of biomedical imaging with a focus on x-ray and nuclear imaging. Fundamental concepts common to all modalities are reviewed: Multi-dimensional Fourier transforms, the imaging equation, the inverse problem, image SNR, and contrast agents. Lectures will emphasize a systems approach that is reinforced though computational mini projects using Matlab. Recommended: Signal and systems (linear systems), Fourier transforms and advanced linear algebra, scientific programming (e.g. Matlab or other languages). Offered: A.