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Phase Contrast X-ray Imaging in the Lungs: A Technique to Study Dynamic Alveolar Function

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posted on 2017-07-11, 22:25 authored by Richard Carnibella
This thesis develops techniques for studying the lungs, and in particular the dynamic behaviour of the smallest air sacs, known as alveoli, during breathing. This is possible using an X-ray imaging technique known as phase contrast X-ray imaging, in which images of the lungs have a strongly speckled appearance. By decoding this speckle pattern, it is possible to extract information about the size of the alveoli from a single X-ray image. The potential applications of this research include detecting lung diseases like emphysema earlier and as a tool to monitor the progress of disease and the response to treatment.

History

Campus location

Australia

Principal supervisor

Andreas Fouras

Additional supervisor 1

Marcus Kitchen

Additional supervisor 2

Kerry Hourigan

Year of Award

2017

Department, School or Centre

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Course

Doctor of Philosophy

Degree Type

Doctorate

Faculty

Faculty of Engineering