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Questions of Uniqueness and Resolution in Reconstruction from Projections

Questions of Uniqueness and Resolution in Reconstruction from Projections

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"Questions of Uniqueness and Resolution in Reconstruction from Projections" by M. B. Katz is a mathematics book and learning resource focused on Core Mathematics. Best for teachers, students, and readers looking for stronger mathematical understanding.

Reconstruction from projections has revolutionized radiology and as now become one of the most important tools of medical diagnosi- he E. M. I. Scanner is one example. In this text, some fundamental heoretical and practical questions are resolved. Despite recent research activity in the area, the crucial subject ·f the uniqueness of the reconstruction and the effect of noise in the ata posed some unsettled fundamental questions. In particular, Kennan mith proved that if we describe an object by a C~ function, i. e. , nfinitely differentiable with compact support, then there are other bjects with the same shape, i. e. , support, which can differ almost rhitrarily and still have the same projections in finitely many direc ions. On the other hand, he proved that objects in finite dimensional unction spaces are uniquely determined by a single projection for almost 11 angles, i. e. , except on a set of measure zero. Along these lines, erman and Rowland in [41) showed that reconstructions obtained from he commonly used algorithms can grossly misrepresent the object and hat the algorithm which produced the best reconstruction when using oiseless data gave unsatisfactory results with noisy data. Equally mportant are reports in Science, [67, 68) and personal communications y radiologists indicating that in medical practice failure rates of econstruction vary from four to twenty percent. within this work, the mathematical dilemma posed by Kennan Smith's esult is discussed and clarified.

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Best For: Students and professionals in mathematics and medical imaging
Focus: Theoretical and practical aspects of reconstruction from projections, including uniqueness and noise effects
Covers: Fundamental questions about uniqueness in reconstruction and the impact of data noise
Why It Matters: Understanding these issues is essential for improving medical diagnostic tools like the E.M.I. Scanner

"Questions of Uniqueness and Resolution in Reconstruction from Projections" by M. B. Katz is a mathematics book and learning resource focused on Core Mathematics. Best for teachers, students, and readers looking for stronger mathematical understanding.

Topic: Core Mathematics

Author: M. B. Katz

Who this is for:

  • Teachers and classroom instructors
  • Students building subject mastery
  • Readers looking for practical learning support

Why this book matters: It stands out as a practical math resource that helps explain concepts, strengthen problem-solving, and support classroom or independent learning.

Reconstruction from projections has revolutionized radiology and as now become one of the most important tools of medical diagnosi- he E. M. I. Scanner is one example. In this text, some fundamental heoretical and practical questions are resolved. Despite recent research activity in the area, the crucial subject ·f the uniqueness of the reconstruction and the effect of noise in the ata posed some unsettled fundamental questions. In particular, Kennan mith proved that if we describe an object by a C~ function, i. e. , nfinitely differentiable with compact support, then there are other bjects with the same shape, i. e. , support, which can differ almost rhitrarily and still have the same projections in finitely many direc ions. On the other hand, he proved that objects in finite dimensional unction spaces are uniquely determined by a single projection for almost 11 angles, i. e. , except on a set of measure zero. Along these lines, erman and Rowland in [41) showed that reconstructions obtained from he commonly used algorithms can grossly misrepresent the object and hat the algorithm which produced the best reconstruction when using oiseless data gave unsatisfactory results with noisy data. Equally mportant are reports in Science, [67, 68) and personal communications y radiologists indicating that in medical practice failure rates of econstruction vary from four to twenty percent. within this work, the mathematical dilemma posed by Kennan Smith's esult is discussed and clarified.

AuthorM. B. Katz
PublisherSpringer
Published1978-11-05
ISBN-139783540090878
BindingPaperback
Pages180
LanguageEnglish
SubjectsMathematics
TopicCore Mathematics
SeriesLecture Notes in Biomathematics

Format: Paperback

Length: 180 pages

Language: English

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