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Combined X-ray measurements from many angles with computation to reconstruct cross-sectional absorption images and distinguish soft tissues.
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This record describes Hounsfield’s system. Mathematical reconstruction foundations, clinical evaluation and later scanners remain separate contributions.
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- Computerized transverse axial scanning (tomography): Part 1. Description of system
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G. N. Hounsfield
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Central Research Laboratories of EMI Limited, Hayes, Middlesex.
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CT: reconstructing slices inside the body
Combined X-ray measurements from many angles with computation to reconstruct cross-sectional absorption images and distinguish soft tissues.
Scientific scope
This record describes Hounsfield’s system. Mathematical reconstruction foundations, clinical evaluation and later scanners remain separate contributions.
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This is a source-linked WRS catalogue note. A full explanatory guide and independent scientific reconstruction have not been completed for this entry. Read the identified original work for its complete narrative and arguments.
People and systems
G. N. Hounsfield
Full byline of the specified publication; original laboratory roles remain in the source.