You will explicitly learn about the different imaging systems, their function and application. These systems are:
You will also get an insight to the development of new detection and imaging techniques and organ dedicated imaging systems.
The two major medical imaging modalities, transmission and emission, are both based on ionising electromagnetic radiation as information carrier from the organ to be depicted to the imaging detector system. The course treats the theory of the physical processes and presents detectors and instruments and gives a perspective on the advances in this field. Consequences of ionising radiation on living tissues are presented.
Transmission imaging where the anatomy of the organ is shown is the most widely used technique and is performed both in 2D (i.e. radiography, fluoroscopy) and in 3D mode (Computed Tomography). In emission imaging the physiology of the organ is studied in vivo with high sensitivity in systems that can produce images in 2D (Gamma Camera) or in 3D (SPECT and PET). All these imaging systems will be discussed thoroughly. The laboratory exercises of the course are devoted to the presentation of medical imaging systems with working demonstrators.
Following this course, you will gain knowledge and understanding:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Physics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent. Basic knowledge of anatomy.
To be decided.
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Passed written exam (TEN1; 3 cr.) grading A-F.
Passed lab work (LAB1; 1.5 cr.) grading P/F.
Passed project (PRO1; 1.5 cr.) grading P/F.
