Title :
Imaging spatial distributions of resistivity using applied potential tomography
Author :
Barber, C.C. ; Brown, B.H. ; Freeston, I.L.
Author_Institution :
Sheffield University and Area Health Authority Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Department of Medical Physics & Clinical Engineering, Sheffield, UK
Abstract :
A method of obtaining images of electrical resistivity is described. It uses measurements of voltage differences on the periphery of the region to be imaged, and a reconstruction method using backprojection. An image of a human forearm is presented.
Keywords :
bioelectric phenomena; computerised tomography; applied potential tomography; backprojection; human forearm; medical diagnosis; reconstruction method; spatial distributions; tomographic imaging; voltage differences;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19830637
