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- **Event Name**: In-person Training Course: Introduction to X-ray CT theory (17 March 2026)
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 17 Mar, 2026 at 09:30 am – Tue, 17 Mar, 2026 at 04:30 pm
- **Event Description**: This course covers the fundamental principles of X-ray CT instruments and data collection, and is designed specifically for new users.About this EventThis is a face-to-face event. You will need to attend in person.This Eventbrite sign-up is for this session only, if you wish to also attend “Introduction to X-ray CT Visualisation using Avizo” please sign up on the relevant eventbrite LINK.PLEASE NOTE: This course is subsidised (free) only to University of Manchester Staff or Students who sign up with their University email address.LocationIn person, University of Manchester, Schuster Building, Room: NIELS BOHR 6.53What to expectAt the end of the course students will understand and be able to apply the following principles to X-ray CT data collection.Course TimingsStart time: The course will start promptly at 9:30am. Room will be open from 9:00.Breaks: there will be breaks throughout the day, please bring your own lunch.End time: the finish time can be variable between 3:00pm - 4:30pm as it depends on the number of questions.Course Content1. What are X-rays and what is tomography2. Introduction to the two typical lab-based CT system geometriesUnderstand how geometric magnification works in X-ray CT imagingCalculation of voxel size for specific specimen sizeThe effect of binning on voxel sizeThe limitations of magnification in basic X-ray CT systems3. The X-ray CT reconstruction process and applicationPrinciples of the Beer-Lambert theory for radiographyApplication of the Radon transform and Fourier slice theoremHow the filtered back projection method is usedIdentification of reconstruction artefacts and how to minimise them4. Artefacts in CT data and how to minimise themRing artefacts due to defective pixelsOrigin of streak artefactsWhy Zingers occur and whereLimited projection artefactsReconstruction slice centringSample movement effects5. How to get the most out of your sample to scan6. Examples of what you can do with CT7. Lab tour and demonstrationCourse Fees and Payment ProcessStaff and Students at The University of Manchester: subsidised by NXCT (free)External Academics: £95 per courseIndustry: £250 per courseFollowing registration, you will be sent an official quotation for any course fees. You will need to arrange a Purchase Order (PO) from your organisation to The University of Manchester, with a copy sent directly to nxct@manchester.ac.uk.ResourcesAttendees are advised to bring their laptops, if possible, or at the very least pen and paper for note taking.Training Course Prerequisite(s)NoneAfter the course:NXCT will send a post course feedback form to the email address you signed up with. Please complete this form as it will help us to continue to offer NXCT courses for users at a subsidised rate and improve courses for future learners. Thank you
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- **city**: Manchester
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: The University of Manchester, schuster building
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- **full address**: The University of Manchester, schuster building, Oxford Road, Manchester, United Kingdom

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  - **A:** Tue, 17 Mar, 2026 at 09:30 am
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