[Keywords: Basic Physics of Nuclear Medicine/X-Ray CT in Nuclear Medicine, Basic Physics of Nuclear Medicine/Fourier Methods, Basic Physics of Nuclear Medicine/Interaction of Radiation with Matter, Basic Physics of Nuclear Medicine/Scintillation Detectors]

[Keywords: NDT, Non-destructive Testing, Nondestructive Testing, Non-destructive Evaluation, Nondestructive Inspection, Testing, 15th WCNDT, 15th World Conference on Non-Destructive Testing 15-21 October 2000 in Rome]

What is computed tomography (CT)? Since the first CT scanner was developed in 1972 by Sir Godfrey Hounsfield, the modality has become established as an essential radiological technique applicable in a wide range of clinical situations.

The purpose of this book is to provide a tutorial overview on the subject of computerized tomographic imaging. We expect the book to be useful for practicing engineers and scientists for gaining an understanding of what can and cannot be done with t