| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8210097 | Applied Radiation and Isotopes | 2014 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
We report on an experimental characterization of the spatial resolution of a commercial X-ray micro-computed tomography scanner. We have measured the full modulation transfer function (MTF) to assess the spatial resolution. The MTF and those spatial frequencies corresponding to a contrast loss of 50% were determined as a function of different applied X-ray tube parameters and magnification-dependent pixel sizes. A significant influence of the focal spot enlargement on the achievable spatial resolution could be shown. Our results allow for the designation of optimal X-ray tube parameters for a specific application requirement.
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Authors
J. Rueckel, M. Stockmar, F. Pfeiffer, J. Herzen,