RSNA 2003 - RSNA Event

Refresher Courses
Digital Radiographic Technology
	DATE:	Sunday, November 30 2003
	START TIME:	02:00 PM
	END TIME:	03:30 PM
	LOCATION:	Room E353A
	CODE:	RC125B

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PRESENTER
John	Yorkston PhD
Rochester , NY

Keywords
	Physics
	Radiography, digital
	Radiography, technology
Walks Thru Week
	Technological Edge (Physics)
	Medical Physics

Learning Objectives: 1) Describe the fundamental components of a flat panel x-ray system and its operation. 2) Highlight the similarities and differences between the various detector configurations (ie. direct/indirect detectors). 3) Describe the physical reasons for their improved imaging performance. 4) Discuss the potential of this new technology for "advanced" procedures such as dual energy and tomography.
Disclosure: (J.Y. is employed by Eastman Kodak Company.)