Inter Slice Gap
Category Acquisition Parameter Term Inter Slice Gap Definition of Inter Slice Gap Space Between Adjacent Slices To Avoid Cross Talk And Improve Coverage Notes About Inter Slice Gap Zero Gap Or Overlap Used In 3D Imaging
Acquisition Parameter
Slice Thickness
Category Acquisition Parameter Term Slice Thickness Definition of Slice Thickness Physical Thickness Of Imaged Slice Affecting Partial Volume And SNR Notes About Slice Thickness Thinner Slices Improve Detail But Reduce SNR
Pitch
Category Acquisition Parameter Term Pitch Definition of Pitch Table Movement Per Rotation Divided By Total Collimation; Affects Scan Speed And Dose Notes About Pitch Pitch >1 Speeds Scan But Alters Image Noise And Resolution
Rotation Time
Category Acquisition Parameter Term Rotation Time Definition of Rotation Time Time For One Full Gantry Rotation; Shorter Times Improve Temporal Resolution Notes About Rotation Time Important For Cardiac And Motion Sensitive Studies