Course detail

X-Ray Computed Tomography

FSI-9RPT Acad. year: 2024/2025 Winter semester

The subject of the course X-ray computed tomography is to get familiar with computed tomography and practically demonstrate its possibilities in structural analysis and benefits in applied and basic research.

Language of instruction

Czech

Entry knowledge

Finalized master thesis in appropriate field.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

final exam
preparation from literature sources, practical preparation, presentation of selected topic

Aims

The aim of the subject is to get familiar with computed tomography and practically demonstrate its possibilities in structural analysis and benefits in applied and basic research. For this purpose, the practical part is getting the same space as the theory and the student will participate on the real measurement and realize the own data analysis. The study includes explanation of X-ray generation, analysis of data reconstruction and image processing, so student can find its own interest according to his/her background.

Getting familiar with basics of this technique both theoretically, and practically.
The knowledge about the possibilities state of the art laboratory CT systems and their applications in science.
Capability of reliable CT data reading and brief overview about 3D analysis using professional software.

The study programmes with the given course

Programme D-FIN-K: Physical Engineering and Nanotechnology, Doctoral, recommended course

Programme D-FIN-P: Physical Engineering and Nanotechnology, Doctoral, recommended course

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

20 hours, optionally

Syllabus

– The principles of Computed Tomography, mathematical tool for tomographic reconstruction
- X-Ray radiation generation and interaction with matter
- Tomographic reconstruction implementation in Matlab, Shepp-Logan phantom
- Practical applications of laboratory micro CT systems
- Tomographic artefacts, description, avoidance methods.
- Surface determination of the object, dimensional measurement, reversal engineering
- CT data visualization and analysis
- Advanced CT technique (helical trajectory, off-axis detector, phase contrast imaging, dual energy)