Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Kilovoltage bootstrap sensitometry

M V Yester, G T Barnes, M A King

    Radiology
    |September 1, 1980
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    A novel method simplifies determining radiographic film/screen sensitometric curves using kilovolt peak (kVp) variation. This technique offers a straightforward approach for accurate exposure assessment in diagnostic imaging.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    The effect of increased strength on ball release speed and front foot contact-phase technique in elite male cricket fast bowlers.

    Journal of sports sciences·2025
    Same author

    Effects of racket moment of inertia on racket head speed, impact location and shuttlecock speed during the badminton smash.

    Scientific reports·2023
    Same author

    Optimal initial position and technique for the front foot contact phase of cricket fast bowling: Commonalities between individual-specific simulations of elite bowlers.

    Journal of biomechanics·2023
    Same author

    Cricket fast bowling: The relationship between range of motion and key performance and injury technique characteristics.

    Journal of sports sciences·2023
    Same author

    Surface acceleration transmission during drop landings in humans.

    Journal of biomechanics·2021
    Same author

    Migratory earthquake precursors are dominant on an ice stream fault.

    Science advances·2021
    Same journal

    Noncontrast Abbreviated MRI for Post-TACE Treatment Response Monitoring of Hepatocellular Carcinoma Based on Ancillary Features from LI-RADS.

    Radiology·2026
    Same journal

    Response Evaluation Criteria in Bone Metastases: Performance and Association of Response Classifications with Survival Outcomes.

    Radiology·2026
    Same journal

    Entropy for Prediction of MACEs in Myocarditis: A Cardiac MRI-based Biomarker of Myocardial Tissue Heterogeneity.

    Radiology·2026
    Same journal

    AI for Radiology: A Primer Part II. Interacting with AI Results.

    Radiology·2026
    Same journal

    Hyperdense Capsule Sign at Noncontrast CT as an Indication for Middle Meningeal Artery Embolization for Nonacute Subdural Hematomas: A MAGIC-MT Trial Post Hoc Analysis.

    Radiology·2026
    Same journal

    Sawtooth Cardiomyopathy: The Tiger Heart.

    Radiology·2026
    See all related articles

    Area of Science:

    • Radiological Physics
    • Medical Imaging Technology
    • Diagnostic Radiology

    Background:

    • Accurate sensitometric curves are crucial for optimizing radiographic image quality and radiation dose.
    • Existing methods for determining sensitometric curves can be complex or time-consuming.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To introduce a new, simplified method for determining the sensitometric curve of radiographic film/screen combinations.
    • To validate the proposed method with experimental data and discuss error sources.

    Main Methods:

    • The technique involves varying kilovolt peak (kVp) while maintaining several milliampere-second (mAs) values to achieve a wide range of exposures.
    • Radiographic film/screen combinations were exposed using this method to generate sensitometric data.

    Related Experiment Videos

    Main Results:

    • Experimental data illustrating the application of the method are presented.
    • The sources and relative magnitudes of errors associated with the technique were analyzed.

    Conclusions:

    • The described method provides a simple and easily performable approach for determining radiographic film/screen sensitometric curves.
    • This technique facilitates accurate characterization of imaging systems, aiding in quality control and dose optimization.