• 지질공학
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.179-189
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• 2014

We analyzed the three-dimensional distribution of micropores and internal structures in both fresh and weathered granite using micro-focus X-ray computed tomography (micro-CT). Results show that the pore radius in fresh granite is mostly in the range of $17-50{\mu}m$, the throat radius is in the range of $5-25{\mu}m$, and the coordination number (CN) of pores is less than 10. In contrast, the pore radius in weathered granite is mostly in the range of $20-80{\mu}m$, the throat radius is in the range of $8-30{\mu}m$, and the CN is less than 12. In general, a positive linear relationship exists between pore radius and CN. In addition, both the size and the density of pores increase with an increasing degree of rock weathering. The size of the throats that connect the pores also increases with an increasing degree of weathering, which induces fracture propagation in rocks. Micro-CT is a powerful and versatile approach for investigating the three-dimensional distributions of pores and fracture structures in rocks, and for quantitatively assessing the degree of pore connectivity.

• 대한방사선기술학회지:방사선기술과학
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.51-57
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• 1996

Radiography should be used judiciously and should not delay patients resuscitation. In the patient with emergency multiple trauma, three radiography should be obtained-cervical spine, anteroposterior(AP) chest, and AP pelvis. These examinations can be done in the resuscitation area, usually with a portable X-ray unit, but should not interrupt the resuscitation process. A retrospective study was carried on 157 emergency multiple trauma patients who were admitted to Yong Dong Severance Hospital from January, to December in 1995. I analyzed the types of X-ray examinations in emergency multiple trauma patients, and classified the patients by disoriented group of mentality. The results were as follows: 1. The subjects were 7.1%(157patients) of 2,208 trauma patients(7.3%) in total 30,085 emergency patients. 2. Male to female ratio was 2.57 : 1. The age distribution was highest from 31 years to 40 years(28.0% ). 3. The peak time of patient's entrance in emergency center was between 8 : 00 pm and 2 : 00 am(36.9%), and second peak time was between 2 : 00 pm and 8 : 00 pm (29.3%). 4. According to the injury type, traffic accident, motorcycle accident and falling down were 71.3%, 8.3% and 20.4% respectively. 5. According to the exposure rate of Computed Tomography, chest CT, cervical CT pelvis CT and brain CT were 39.5%, 24.2%, 69.4% and 51.6% respectively.

• 한국전기전자재료학회논문지
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.183-189
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• 2013

The chalcogenide glass has superior optical properties in IR region transmittances. We have determined the composition of GeSbSe chalcogenide glass for the application of good IR lenses, resulting in the composite rate of $Ge_{19}Sb_{23}Se_{58}$. The optical, structural, thermal and physical properties were measured by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Differential scanning calorimeter (DSC), X-ray computed tomography (X-ray CT) respectively. The fabrication of the chalcogenide glass lens for infrared optics applications was proposed using a diamond turning machining technology which is known as the suitable ways for the production cost reduction and the accurate fabrication process control.

• 한국방사선학회논문지
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• 제4권1호
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• pp.19-24
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• 2010

콘빔형 소동물용 CT 장치는 바이오-의료분야의 기초 실험에 활발히 응용되고 있다. $10{\mu}m$의 직경을 가진 텅스텐 와이어(wire)와 물 팬텀을 이용하여 비교적 간단한 방법으로 소동물용 CT 장치를 평가할 수 있는 방법을 제시하였다. X선 튜브가 안정적으로 장시간 운전 가능한 조건에서 $1^{\circ}$ 간격으로 360개의 투영영상을 획득하고, 영상재구성을 통하여 슬라이스 영상 및 3차원 영상을 얻었다. 콘빔형 소동물용 CT 장치는 배율 1.07배 위치에서 13.78lp/mm(공간해상도 $36.2{\mu}m$)를 나타내었고, 80kV의 관전압에서 CNR 10.33 및 S/N 5.87을 보였다.

• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제52권3호
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• pp.283-288
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• 2022

Purpose: This study was conducted to measure the radiation exposure and image quality of various cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) machines under common clinical conditions and to analyze the correlation between them. Materials and Methods: Seven CBCT machines used frequently in clinical practice were selected. Because each machine has various sizes of fields of view (FOVs), 1 large FOV and 1 small FOV were selected for each machine. Radiation exposure was measured using a dose-area product (DAP) meter. The quality of the CBCT images was analyzed using 8 image quality parameters obtained using a dental volume tomography phantom. For statistical analysis, regression analysis using a generalized linear model was used. Results: Polymethyl-methacrylate (PMMA) noise and modulation transfer function (MTF) 10% showed statistically significant correlations with DAP values, presenting positive and negative correlations, respectively (P<0.05). Image quality parameters other than PMMA noise and MTF 10% did not demonstrate statistically significant correlations with DAP values. Conclusion: As radiation exposure and image quality are not proportionally related in clinically used equipment, it is necessary to evaluate and monitor radiation exposure and image quality separately.

• 터널과지하공간
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• 제25권5호
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• pp.435-449
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• 2015

풍촌석회암과 막골석회암을 대상으로 $-18{\sim}+32^{\circ}C$의 온도범위에서 총 50회의 인공적인 동결-융해 풍화시험을 수행하고 그로 인한 물리적 성질과 미세구조의 변화를 정량적으로 분석하였다. 두 가지 암종 모두 건조무게와 P,S파 속도는 지속적으로 감소하는 경향을 보였고, 흡수율은 증가하는 경향을 보였다. X선 단층촬영 영상분석 결과 실험 후 공극률이 증가하였으며, 공극부피, 등가직경, 국부두께, 방향성 등 여러 지표에서 공극의 생성 및 확장을 확인할 수 있었다. 막골석회암의 물리적 미세구조적 변화가 풍촌석회암에 비해 크게 나타났는데 이는 초기 상태의 막골석회암이 더 많은 공극과 미세균열을 가지고 있었기 때문으로 추정된다. 본 연구는 암석의 물리적 성질과 미세구조적 성질을 통합적으로 분석함으로써 향후 암석의 풍화 연구에 적용될 수 있을 뿐만 아니라, 저온지역의 건설, 자원개발 활동에 기초자료로써 이용될 것으로 기대된다.

• 한국멀티미디어학회논문지
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• 제16권12호
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• pp.1454-1464
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• 2013

본 논문에서는 수술 중 촬영된 2D XA(X-ray Angiogram) 영상에 수술 전 촬영된 3D CTA (Computed Tomography Angiography) 영상 정보를 융합 가시화하기 위한 고속의 강체 정합 기법을 제안한다. 본 논문에서는 두 혈관 사이의 특징점 정보를 이용하여 예측 투영 위치 지점을 추정하는 삼각 측정을 통한 추정치 예측 기법을 제안하여 빠르고 견고한 초기 정합이 가능하다. 이에 더하여 주축을 생성하여 정렬시킨 후 경계 상자를 이용하여 혈관의 형태를 비교하는 방법으로 더욱 정확한 초기 정합이 가능하다. 다음으로 정밀정합은 선택적 거리 측정을 통하여 각 영상에서의 혈관들의 거리 차이가 최소인 위치로 영상을 정합한다. 실험으로 5명의 환자 데이터에 대하여 영상정합을 하였고, 기존 기법과 수행 속도와 정확성, 견고성 측면에서 비교 평가하였다. 실험 결과 제안 기법은 기존 기법에 비하여 최적의 위치로 빠르고 견고하게 정합되었다.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제59권6호
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• pp.696-699
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• 2005

SPM은 기저질환이나 외상의 과거력 없이 종격동에 기포가 생기는 질환으로 주로 젊은 연령에서 발생하며, 재발은 세계적으로 소수의 증례보고 위주로 되어 있다. 저자들은 특별한 유발 요인 없는 젊은 여자환자에서 27개월 간격으로 재발한 SPM를 경험하였고, 이는 국내에 보고된 바 없으며, 문헌고찰과 함께 보고하는 바이다.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제47권3호
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• pp.337-343
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• 2020

Molar-incisor malformation(MIM)은 최근 발견된 새로운 형태의 root anomaly로 제1대구치 및 제2유구치의 짧거나 미약한 치근 발달과 협착된 치수강, 그리고 cemento-enamel junction 높이에 석회화물질의 존재를 특징으로 한다. 이 증례는 MIM 이환 환자에서 유치열 전반에 걸쳐 치수강 내를 거의 가득 채우고 있는 free pulp stone을 방사선학적으로 확인할 수 있었다. 발치된 환자의 하악 제1대구치와 상악 제2유구치를 대상으로 micro-computed tomography(micro-CT) 촬영 및 scanning electron microscope-energy dispersive X-ray spectrometer 분석을 시행하였다. Micro-CT 영상을 통해, 하악 제1대구치의 치관 외부로 연결된 부근관의 존재가 확인되었다. 이것은 MIM 이환 치아에서 근관치료의 불량한 예후의 원인이 될 수 있을 것으로 사료된다.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제54권5호
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• pp.384-389
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• 2013

Objective : Use of quantitative computed tomography (CT) to evaluate bone mineral density was suggested in the 1970s. Despite its reliability and accuracy, technical shortcomings restricted its usage, and dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) became the gold standard evaluation method. Advances in CT technology have reduced its previous limitations, and CT evaluation of bone quality may now be applicable in clinical practice. The aim of this study was to determine if the Hounsfield unit (HU) values obtained from CT correlate with patient age and bone mineral density. Methods : A total of 128 female patients who underwent lumbar CT for back pain were enrolled in the study. Their mean age was 66.4 years. Among them, 70 patients also underwent DXA. The patients were stratified by decade of life, forming five age groups. Lumbar vertebrae L1-4 were analyzed. The HU value of each vertebra was determined by averaging three measurements of the vertebra's trabecular portion, as shown in consecutive axial CT images. The HU values were compared between age groups, and correlations of HU value with bone mineral density and T-scores were determined. Results : The HU values consistently decreased with increasing age with significant differences between age groups (p<0.001). There were significant positive correlations (p<0.001) of HU value with bone mineral density and T-score. Conclusion : The trabecular area HU value consistently decreases with age. Based on the strong positive correlation between HU value and bone mineral density, CT-based HU values might be useful in detecting bone mineral diseases, such as osteoporosis.