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  • Medical imaging
  • Biomedical engineering
  • Instrumentation

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  • Linear tomosynthesis scanners require precise mechanical stability for high-resolution imaging of histologic samples.
  • Scanning stage instability (±10 µm) in current systems exceeds imaging resolution, leading to blurring and artifacts.
  • Accurate geometric information is crucial for 3D reconstruction in tomosynthesis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop an effective online calibration method for linear tomosynthesis scanners.
  • To compensate for mechanical instability of the scanning stage.
  • To improve the accuracy of 3D image reconstruction by correcting geometric errors.

Main Methods:

  • A novel online calibration technique was implemented using a layer of randomly dispersed micro glass beads or calcium particles attached to the sample stage.
  • The method employed a parametric representation of the rigid body motion of the sample stage and marker layer assembly.
  • This approach allowed for real-time determination of the stage's trajectory during scanning.

Main Results:

  • The developed online calibration method effectively determined the scanning stage's trajectory.
  • The technique successfully compensated for mechanical instabilities, preventing blurring and artifacts in the acquired images.
  • The marker layer proved to be easy to produce and highly effective in the calibration procedure.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed online calibration method using a micro-particle layer is a practical and effective solution for improving tomosynthesis imaging accuracy.
  • This technique enhances the reliability of 3D reconstruction by mitigating artifacts caused by mechanical stage instability.
  • The method offers a straightforward and cost-effective approach to achieve high-fidelity imaging in biomedical applications.