A review of localized tomography

Area of Science:

• Medical Imaging and Reconstruction
• Applied Physics
• Computer Vision

Background:

• Standard computed tomography (CT) requires extensive projection data for image reconstruction.
• Interest exists in imaging only specific regions, reducing data acquisition and processing.
• Localized tomography addresses the need for targeted internal structure imaging.

Purpose of the Study:

• To provide a comprehensive review of the localized computed tomography field.
• To highlight theoretical and applied advancements in localized imaging techniques.
• To survey the diverse methodologies within localized computed tomography.

Main Methods:

• Review of existing literature on localized computed tomography techniques.
• Analysis of foundational work and subsequent developments.
• Categorization of different approaches in localized image reconstruction.

Main Results:

• Identified localized computed tomography as a distinct field from standard CT.
• Traced the historical development of localized tomography from its origins.
• Documented the expansion of localized tomography in both theoretical and practical applications.

Conclusions:

• Localized computed tomography offers an efficient alternative for specific object region imaging.
• The field has seen significant theoretical and applied growth since its inception.
• A diverse range of techniques now exists within localized computed tomography.