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all the basics of x-ray scatter
Collimation
Influence of the field of view or collimation setting (most important setting to monitor as a technologist for scatter)
kVp
The tube potential is a determining factor in the amount of scatter.
Air gap
The distance between the patient and the detector can influence the scatter.
thickness
The object thickness has significant impact on the measured x-ray scatter
x-ray Grids
If scatter can not be reduced with other means anti-scatter grids can be used to preferentially stop scattered photons.
Bucky factor
Anti-scatter grids are used to boost the contrast but there is an associated dose penalty expressed as the Bucky Factor.
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all the basics of x-ray scatter
