There are strange lines and shapes in my image

That is the Moire effect (google it). Determine if it is in the image or just in the monitor. Zoom in and out. If the identical moire lines appear no matter how much you zoom, then its in the image. If in the Image: Get a new grid with a slightly different Lines Per Inch.…

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Digital Image / Monitor flickers or has lines during x-ray

This happens once in a while with digital systems when proper cable layout is not taken into account during installation. X-ray machines are producing electric currents in the range of 1000 amps. This in turn creates huge Electro Magnetic Fields. These EMF fields will absolutely interfere with digital technology. This is normal (and occurs in HF…

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The image shows radiation outside of the collimated area

Yes that’s normal. It is called OFF FOCUS RADIATION. This is radiation scattering as it hits the table/tray/receptor/patient/walls/floor/etc, and coming back to the image receptor. What can be done? NOTHING. This has always been there and it will always be there. Is it something to be concerned about? In regards to image quality: No In regards…

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What system setup would result in the greatest image resolution (highest lp/mm)

Step 1: Ensure a good incoming radiation Signal: Fractional focal spot tube (smallest focal spot possible for sharpest image) High resolution grid (178/200/215 LP/inch, more gridlines less scatter) Bucky (Clean the incoming signal without software filtering) Automatic Exposure Control (adjusted to always acquire the bare minimum panel radiation to avoid grainy images) High Frequency Generator…

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