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Explain what tomography is
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Tomography means "the examination of something by means of X-rays or other forms of radiation". In medical imaging, tomography is a technique used to create detailed 3D images of the internal structures of the body. It is commonly used to study the brain, heart, lungs, and other organs.

Tomography is based on the principle of radiating a substance and measuring the intensity of the radiation that is received after it has passed through the substance. In medical imaging, the substance is usually a contrast agent that is injected into the body and helps to highlight certain structures.

There are several types of tomography, including X-ray computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and positron emission tomography (PET). Each type of tomography has its own strengths and weaknesses, and the choice of which one to use depends on the specific medical application.
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What algorithms are used for tomography
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The algorithms used for tomography can vary depending on the type of technology being used. For example, in medical imaging, tomographic techniques such as CT and MRI typically use algorithms such as filtered back projection (FBP), ordered subset expectation maximization (OSEM), and convolutional neural networks (CNNs) to generate images from the data collected by the imaging system.

In addition, tomographic techniques may also use other algorithms such as edge detection algorithms and statistical methods to improve the accuracy of the generated images. The specific algorithms used in tomographic imaging systems can vary depending on the specific characteristics of the system and the type of imaging being performed.
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