An outlook on x-ray CT research and development.
Over the past decade, computed tomography (CT) theory, techniques and applications have undergone a rapid development. Since CT is so practical and useful, undoubtedly CT technology will continue advancing biomedical and non-biomedical applications. In this outlook article, we share our opinions on the research and development in this field, emphasizing 12 topics we expect to be critical in the next decade: analytic reconstruction, iterative reconstruction, local/interior reconstruction, flat-panel based CT, dual-source CT, multi-source CT, novel scanning modes, energy-sensitive CT, nano-CT, artifact reduction, modality fusion, and phase-contrast CT. We also sketch several representative biomedical applications.
Wang
Ge
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Biomedical Imaging Division, VT-WFU School of Biomedical Engineering and Science, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia 240601, USA. ge-wang@ieee.org
Yu
Hengyong
H
De Man
Bruno
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D016477:Artifacts; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted; D036103:Nanotechnology; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000639:trends*