Engineering Studies for Maximum Likelihood X-Ray Computed Tomography

这是一个建议使用最大似然估计 用于X射线计算机断层扫描的重建 图像. 这项工作涉及理论发展， 使用幻影物体的计算机模拟，以及 测量真实的X射线数据。 如果成功，新 重建方法将生成更好的图像， 目前使用的X射线强度，或将允许 以较低剂量生成相同质量的图像 X射线曝光。

This is a proposal to use maximum likelihood estimation for the reconstruction of X-ray computed tomography images. The work involves theoretical developments, computer simulations using phantom objects, and measurements on real X-ray data. If successful, the new method of reconstruction will generate better images at currently used X-ray intensities, or will allow the generation of the same quality of images at a lower dose of X-ray exposure.