2016_Imaging for Physicists

Physics principles of MRI, PET and CT

• MRI physics: – Basic principles, contrast formation, space encoding – Equipment – Fast scanning, volume sequences • PET physics:

– Basic principles – Image reconstruction, SUV, thresholding • CT physics: – Basic principles – 4D, dynamic acquisitions, cone-beam CT • Case studies: MRI contrast formation • Case studies: PET • Case studies: MRI artifacts