Investigation of Post-Patient Tapered Monolithic Optics for Mammography
Abstract
The overall goal of this project is to adapt tapered monolithic optics to a real clinical mammography unit at the Radiology department, University of Wisconsin. Fourteen tapered optics were mounted into a multiple optic unit to affect larger area. Individual optics were characterized for transmission, uniformity, magnification factor, and magnification uniformity with a mammography unit and a digital detector. Although the mounted array did not show a good performance because of the poor alignment design, individual optics showed an average of 73 % transmission with good uniformity and a magnification factor of 1.6. The PI also participated in an approved medical physics program at the University of Wisconsin where she took classes and participated in quality assurance clinical training. Therefore, she can be eligible for taking her board certification in diagnostic radiology when she finishes her post-doctoral training.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 2003
- Accession Number
- ADA417069
Entities
People
- Francisca Sugiro
Organizations
- State University of New York at Albany