Photon-counting CT explained - part 1

Photon-counting CT is redefining computed tomography as we know it today. It’s a radically new medical imaging technology. At its core is a new kind of CT detector, that directly converts x-ray photons into electrical signals. So how does it work?
00:00 CT vs photon-counting CT
00:26 How do CT scanners work?
02:08 The key differences with photon-counting CT
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[@derekhart9384]

Very useful, and interesting explanation. I have an appointment for one of these scans tomorrow and was curious to understand how photon-counting technology works. I'm a little apprehensive now!

[@MaxPower-ky1pf]

Siemens always have the best Tecnology

[@atefehzeinoddini9925]

great explanation. thank you!

[@gunther1080]

Ultimate Job "bois" 😍

[@addictdraws8291]

Wow , some good information ℹ️

[@EjPwned]

Will we see this with conventional diagnostic X-ray detectors as well?

[@isaacmwiti9756]

I did not understand well why they must measure the all photon in conventional detector at the same time and not induvidually

[@co7366]

The technology used is slow. Takes too long to convert the Xray energy into light then finally the electrical signal….conventional detector
New technology is able to skip the conversion of photons to light then to electrical signal..
and is able to directly get an electrical signal from detecting the photon.
This is much faster and able to reconstruct more useful and more detailed image.
If you think of conventional detector like me taking 5 months to reply to you,,,, and let’s say I still have hundreds of comments to reply to… vs new technology I reply right away 😀🤣 and able to keep up with the speed of it all.

[@ardit2705]

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[@irfanrivai5367]

So expensive machine.... We can't buy it
.... So bad