Appendix II: Geometric Unsharpness Work Problems

Ray tracing diarams show that objects hit by x-rays cast multiple shadows on the detector. The shadows cause a blurry image.

Given these parameters, give your answers in inches.

1.

f = 1.5 mm

A = 20 in.

b = 8 in.

ug = ___ in.

2.

f = 4.5 mm

A = 20 in.

b = 8 in.

ug = ___ in.

3.

f = .8 mm

A = 40 in.

b = 20 in.

ug = ___ in.

4.

f = 18 mm

A = 40 in.

b = 20 in.

ug = ___ in.

5.

f = 80 microns

A = 3 in.

b = 27 in.

ug = ___ in.

6.

f = 1.5 mm

A = 3 in.

b = 27 in.

ug = ___ in.

7.

f = 4.5 mm

A = 3 in.

b = 27 in.

ug = ___ in.

8.

f = 10 microns

A = 3 in.

b = 27 in.

ug = ___ in.

9.

f = 50 microns

A = 47 in.

b = .200 in.

ug = ___ in.

10.

f = 50 microns

A = 3 in.

b = 47 in.

ug = ___ in.

11.

f = 5 microns

A = 47 in.

b = .2 in.

ug = ___ in.

12.

f = 5 microns

A = .2 in.

b = 47 in.

ug = ___ in.