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Scatter in 240-kVp mobile chest radiography

Journal Article · · Med. Phys.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1118/1.595196· OSTI ID:5601164
The effects of scatter radiation on signal-to-noise ratio and optical density contrast are quantitatively compared for three tissue interfaces at 85, 110, and 240 kVp in mobile chest techniques. It is shown that scatter in the mediastinal portion of the radiograph is virtually independent of energy, while it substantially increases with energy in the lung fields.
Research Organization:
Department of Radiology, University of Texas Medical School at Houston
OSTI ID:
5601164
Journal Information:
Med. Phys.; (United States), Journal Name: Med. Phys.; (United States) Vol. 9:6; ISSN MPHYA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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