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| l | Ability of
imaging system to detect a |
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| single
structure that varies only slightly |
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| from its
surroundings |
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| l | Related to
noise AND pitch |
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| – | Less noise,
fewer distractions, increased |
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| ability to
perceive low density object |
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| – | Contrast
resolution in x-y plane as pitch |
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| for SSCT but
does NOT change for MSCT |
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