• Journal of the Korean Society of Radiology
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• v.15 no.1
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• pp.71-78
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• 2021

When continuous X-ray are used when acquiring and X-ray image, even the same material may not be accurately represented in the image according to the thickness due to various X-ray energies. To solve this problem, the X-ray energy spectrum was changed to improve the image quality. Using SPEKTR v3.0, an X-ray energy spectrum with an additional filter added and a general X-ray energy spectrum using only a unique filter were obtained. Simulation was performed using the obtained X-ray energy spectrum as a radiation source for Geant4 Application for Tomographic Emission (GATE). Using GATE data, an X-ray image with an additional filter and an image reconstructed from and X-ray image without an additional filter were compared and analyzed through a mono energy image of 74 keV. In the case of using the X-ray energy spectrum without using an additional filter, the amount of X-rays transmitted according to the thickness of the same material is different from the amount that decreases according to the thickness of the material. Similar results were obtained as the amount decreased with the material thickness. In other words, a similar result was obtained when the reduced dose was used with a mono energy. When an X-ray image is obtained by changing an X-ray energy spectrum using an additional filter, a more accurate result of transmission of X-rays may be obtained. In radiological examination, it was confirmed that the appropriate use of the additional filter has a great effect on improving the image quality.

• KSCE Journal of Civil and Environmental Engineering Research
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• v.28 no.2D
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• pp.277-285
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• 2008

X-ray images are wildly used in medical applications, and these can be more efficiently find scoliosis which is appearing during the growth of human skeleton than others. This research is focused on the calibration of X-ray image and three-dimensional coordinate determination of objects. Three-dimensional coordinate of objects taken by X-ray are determined by two step procedure. Firstly, interior and exterior orientation parameters are determined by camera calibration using Primary Calibration Object (PCO) which has two sides with embedded radiopaque steel ball. Secondly, calibration cage coordinates which is composed of two acrylic sheets that are perpendicular to X-ray source are determined by the parameters. Three-dimensional coordinates of calibration cage determined by photogrammetric technique are compared with that of Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM). Though the accuracy analysis, X direction which is parallel to X-ray source error values are relatively higher than those of Y and Z directions. But, the accuracies of Y and Z axis are approximately -3 mm to 3 mm. From the research results, it is considered that photogrammetric technique is applied to determine three-dimensional coordinates of patients or assist to make medical devices.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Information and Commucation Sciences Conference
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• 2022.10a
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• pp.245-247
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• 2022

Backscattered x-ray imaging is a technology capable of acquiring an image inside an irradiated object by measuring X-rays scattered from an object. For image acquisition, the system must include an X-ray generator and a detection system for measuring scattered x-rays. The imaging device must acquire a real-time signal at sampling intervals for x-rays generated by passing through a high-speed rotating collimator, and for this purpose, a high-speed signal acquisition device is required. We developed a high-speed multi-channel signal acquisition device for converting and transmitting signals generated by the sensor unit composed of a large-area plastic scintillator and a photomultiplier tube. The developed detector is a system capable of acquiring signals at intervals of at least 15u seconds and converting and transmitting signals of up to 6 channels. And a system includes remote control functions such as high voltage, signal gain, and low level discrimination for individual calibration of each sensor. Currently, we are conducting an application test for image acquisition under various conditions.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Radiology
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• v.9 no.5
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• pp.301-306
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• 2015

X-ray can be applied to obtain a projection image of an object. It is not easy to obtain an high quality image for the object composed of low and high density materials. For the object with large difference in density, it is possible to realize high contrast image using images of low and high tube voltages and image processing. The plastic and metalic parts of the electronic components can be imaged by the dual energy technique which use low and high tube voltages and by processing pixel-by-pixel using visual C++. The contrast-enhanced image can be used to detect and observe defects within the electronic components.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Radiology
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• v.12 no.3
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• pp.289-295
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• 2018

Most diagnostic devices in the medical field use X-ray sources, which emit energy spectra. In radiological diagnosis, the quantitative and qualitative analyses of X-rays are essential for maintaining the image quality and minimizing the radiation dose to patients. This work aims to obtain the X-ray energy spectra used in diagnostic imaging by Monte Carlo simulation. Various X-ray spectra are simulated using a Monte Carlo simulation tool. These spectra are then compared to the reference data obtained with a tungsten anode spectral model using the interpolating polynomial (TASMIP) code. The X-ray tube voltages used are 50, 60, 80, 100, and 110 kV, respectively. CdTe and a-Se detector are used as the detectors for obtaining the X-ray spectra. Simulation results demonstrate that the various X-ray spectra are well matched with the reference data. Based on the simulation results, an appropriate X-ray spectrum, in accordance with the tube voltage, can be selected when generating an image for diagnostic imaging. The dose to be delivered to the patient can be predicted prior to examination in the diagnostic field.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Radiology
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• v.7 no.1
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• pp.51-55
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• 2013

When the X-ray energy is high, the X-ray penetrates the object and decrease the contrast of imaging, and when the X-ray energy is low, the X-ray increases the contrast of imaging but it is to be absorbed into the object, which in the long run increases patient's radiation exposure level. Therefore, appropriate X-ray energy is an essential element affecting the imaging quality and radiation exposure level. This study simulated the energy spectrums according to the target materials of mammography, and compared qualities of phantom imaging for the management of radiolographic quality and patient's radiation exposure level with the introduction of the mammography that employs diversified radiation quality by using new anode materials.

• Proceedings of the Korea Information Processing Society Conference
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• 2016.10a
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• pp.683-684
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• 2016

엑스선 영상의 명암 차를 조절하는 다이내믹 레인지 조절 알고리즘은 병변의 부위 크기를 진단하는데 직접적인 영향을 준다. 그러므로 의료 영상을 통한 정확한 진단을 위해 원본 영상의 왜곡없이 적절한 다이내믹 레인지로 조절하는 알고리즘은 의료 영상 획득의 중요한 과정 중 하나이다. 본 논문에서는 엑스선 의료영상의 다이내믹 레인지를 효과적으로 조절하는 알고리즘을 제시한다. 먼저 영상의 히스토그램 중에 최대값에 해당되는 밝기 값을 구한다. 다음으로 해당 밝기 값을 중심으로 적합한 로지스틱 함수를 적용하여 순람표를 만든다. 계산된 순람표를 적용하여 최종 밝기 값을 구하여 의료 진단에 최적인 다이내믹 레인지를 갖는 영상을 획득할 수 있었다.

• Progress in Medical Physics
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• v.22 no.3
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• pp.117-123
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• 2011

Synchrotron radiation (SR) imaging enables us to observe internal structures of biologic samples without staining. In this study, we obtained X-ray microscopic images of human breast tissues with 11.1 KeV hard X-ray microscope of the Pohang light source and used zone plates and phase-contrast technique to get high resolution X-ray images. Hard X-ray microscopic images of fibrocystic change and breast cancer tissues with a spatial resolution of 60 nm were obtained and from these images, we could observe the micro-structures of human breast tissue. Also we analyzed and compared these images, which revealed distinct features of each condition. In conclusion, SR imaging with phase-contrast hard X-ray microscope for medical application, especially in breast disease can give some useful information for clinical research.

• Journal of the Korea Society of Computer and Information
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• v.28 no.4
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• pp.105-112
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• 2023

In this paper, we propose a new method for displaying colored defects by measuring the relative density with the wide-area and local densities of X-ray. The relative density of one pixel represents a relative difference from the surrounding pixels, and we also suggest a colorization of X-ray images representing these pixels as normal and defective. The traditional method mainly inspects materials such as plastics and metals, which have large differences in transmittance to the object. Our proposed method can be used to detect defects such as sprouts or holes in images obtained by an inspection machine that detects X-rays. In the experiment, the products that could not be seen with the naked eye were colored with pests or sprouts in a specific color so that they could be used in the agricultural product selection system. Products that are uniformly filled with a single ingredient inside, such as potatoes, carrots, and apples, can be detected effectively. However, it does not work well with bumpy products, such as peppers and paprika. The advantage of this method is that, unlike machine learning, it doesn't require large amounts of data. The proposed method could be applied to a screening system using X-rays and used not only in agricultural product screening systems but also in manufacturing processes such as processed food and parts manufacturing, so that it can be actively used to select defective products.

• Proceedings of the Korean Vacuum Society Conference
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• 2013.08a
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• pp.253.2-253.2
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• 2013

탄소나노튜브(CNT)는 나노미터의 직경과 마이크로미터의 길이를 갖는 기하학적 구조와 우수한 전계방출 특성으로 디지털 엑스선 소스와 같은 차세대 전자소스 소자에 활용되고 있다. 본 발표에서는 고밀착성의 CNT 에미터와 진공 브레이징 공정 개발을 기초로 설계, 제작된 CNT 기반 디지털 엑스선 튜브에 대해서 논의한다. 나노 필러를 함유한 페이스트를 제조하여 캐소드 기판에 대한 CNT 에미터의 밀착성을 향상시켰으며, 진공 브레이징을 고온에서 최적화함으로써 진공 밀봉된 엑스선 튜브내의 진공도를 안정적으로 확보하였다. 유방암 진단을 위한 디지털 단층합성 시스템용으로 50 mA 이상의 고전류 엑스선 튜브를 제작함과 아울러 근접 암치료 또는 강내형 엑스선 영상용으로 6 mm 이하의 직경을 갖는 초소형 엑스선 튜브를 제작하였다. 개발된 CNT 기반 엑스선 튜브는 우수한 안정성과 신뢰성을 보이며, 에너지와 강도를 쉽게 제어할 수 있는 디지털 특성도 잘 나타냈다.