Dr. J. Eric Tkaczyk Profile

Dr. J. Eric Tkaczyk

at GE Research

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Publications (25)

Proceedings Article | 15 February 2021 Poster + Presentation + Paper

Mobile x-ray tomography system with intelligent sensing for 3D chest imaging

Yang Zhao, J. Eric Tkaczyk, Alex Chen, Bernhard Claus, Katelyn Nye, Gireesha Rao

Proceedings Volume 11595, 1159535 (2021) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2580936

KEYWORDS: X-rays, X-ray imaging, Visualization, Tomography, 3D image processing, Imaging systems, Image registration, Chest imaging, 3D visualizations, Image quality

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Proceedings Article | 18 March 2015 Paper

Clinical image benefits after model-based reconstruction for low dose dedicated breast tomosynthesis

Eri Haneda, J. Eric Tkaczyk, Giovanni Palma, Răzvan Iordache, Serge Muller, Bruno De Man

Proceedings Volume 9412, 94120A (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2080970

KEYWORDS: Data modeling, Digital breast tomosynthesis, Breast, Model-based design, Sensors, Optical spheres, 3D modeling, Medical imaging, 3D image processing, Breast imaging

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Proceedings Article | 19 March 2014 Paper

Toward a dose reduction strategy using model-based reconstruction with limited-angle tomosynthesis

Eri Haneda, J. Tkaczyk, Giovanni Palma, Răzvan Iordache, Scott Zelakiewicz, Serge Muller, Bruno De Man

Proceedings Volume 9033, 90330V (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2042897

KEYWORDS: Signal attenuation, Digital breast tomosynthesis, Sensors, Reconstruction algorithms, Optical spheres, Model-based design, Breast, Data modeling, Computed tomography, Tissues

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Proceedings Article | 11 March 2014 Paper

Detectability and image quality metrics based on robust statistics: following non-linear, noise-reduction filters

J. Eric Tkaczyk, Eri Haneda, Giovanni Palma, Razvan Iordache, Remy Klausz, Mathieu Garayt, Ann-Katherine Carton

Proceedings Volume 9037, 903711 (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2042922

KEYWORDS: Nonlinear filtering, Image filtering, Digital filtering, Image processing, Image quality, Linear filtering, Denoising, Gaussian filters, Statistical modeling, Signal to noise ratio

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Proceedings Article | 9 March 2012 Paper

Equal-dose spectral optimization of spectral CT mono-energy photon counting

J. Eric Tkaczyk, Vladimir Lobastov, Daniel Harrison, Pete Edic, Hewei Gao, Daniel Rubin

Proceedings Volume 8313, 831331 (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.912113

KEYWORDS: Photon counting, Sensors, Iodine, X-ray computed tomography, X-rays, Monte Carlo methods, Calcium, Composites, Computed tomography, Physics

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Proceedings Article | 14 September 2011 Paper

Automated 3D IR defect mapping system for CZT wafer and tile inspection and characterization

Yi Liao, Esmaeil Heidari, Gil Abramovich, Christopher Nafis, Amer Butt, Joseph Czechowski, Kevin Harding, J. Eric Tkaczyk

Proceedings Volume 8133, 81330P (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.892765

KEYWORDS: Semiconducting wafers, Infrared imaging, Inspection, Sensors, Associative arrays, Wafer inspection, 3D image processing, Neodymium, Crystals, Ions

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Proceedings Article | 18 March 2011 Paper

Contrast-to-noise of a non-ideal multi-bin photon counting x-ray detector

J. Eric Tkaczyk, Vladimir Lobastov, Daniel Harrison, Adam Wang

Proceedings Volume 7961, 79613O (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.878290

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Photon counting, Iodine, Microchannel plates, Signal attenuation, Monte Carlo methods, Calibration, X-ray detectors, Optical filters, Time correlated photon counting

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Proceedings Article | 3 September 2010 Paper

Dual-illumination NIR system for wafer level defect inspection

Yana Williams, Kevin Harding, Gil Abramovich, Christopher Nafis, Eric Tkaczyk, Kristian Andreini, Henry Chen, Glenn Bindley

Proceedings Volume 7793, 77930I (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.861038

KEYWORDS: Semiconducting wafers, Imaging systems, Light sources and illumination, Tellurium, Cameras, Inspection, Manufacturing, Near infrared, Sensors, Light scattering

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Proceedings Article | 3 September 2010 Paper

CZT smart dicing strategy for cost reduction using defect imaging and random-access machining

J. Eric Tkaczyk, Kristian Andreini, Tan Zhang, Kevin Harding, Gil Abramovich, Yana Williams, Christopher Nafis, Wenwu Zhang

Proceedings Volume 7806, 78060L (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.865861

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Semiconducting wafers, Crystals, Image segmentation, Infrared imaging, Inspection, Laser cutting, 3D image processing, Ultrasonography, Image processing

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Proceedings Article | 10 September 2009 Paper

Three-dimensional embedded defect detection and localization in a semi-transparent medium

Gil Abramovich, Christopher Nafis, Yana Williams, Kevin Harding, Eric Tkaczyk

Proceedings Volume 7432, 74321C (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.830444

KEYWORDS: Cameras, Defect detection, Signal to noise ratio, Imaging systems, Sensors, 3D metrology, 3D image processing, Interference (communication), Image analysis, Detection and tracking algorithms

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Proceedings Article | 14 March 2009 Paper

Dual energy CT via fast kVp switching spectrum estimation

Dan Xu, David Langan, Xiaoye Wu, Jed Pack, Thomas Benson, J. Eric Tkaczky, Andrea Schmitz

Proceedings Volume 7258, 72583T (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.811650

KEYWORDS: Iodine, Switching, Dual energy imaging, Signal attenuation, Sensors, X-rays, Clocks, Fast packet switching, Image quality, Computed tomography

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Proceedings Article | 14 March 2009 Paper

Monochromatic CT image representation via fast switching dual kVp

Xiaoye Wu, David Langan, Dan Xu, Thomas Benson, Jed Pack, Andrea Schmitz, Eric Tkaczyk, Jaynne Leverentz, Paul Licato

Proceedings Volume 7258, 725845 (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.811698

KEYWORDS: X-rays, X-ray computed tomography, X-ray imaging, Signal attenuation, Photons, Medical imaging, Switching, Fast packet switching, Sensors, Dual energy imaging

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Proceedings Article | 14 March 2009 Paper

Fast kVp switching CT imaging of a dynamic cardiac phantom

Jed Pack, David Langan, Xiaoye Wu, Dan Xu, Thomas Benson, Andrea Schmitz, J. Eric Tkaczyk, William Pavlicek, Thomas Boltz, Robert Payden, Jaynne Leverentz, Paul Licato

Proceedings Volume 7258, 725843 (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.811641

KEYWORDS: Heart, Dual energy imaging, Switching, Computed tomography, Data acquisition, Iodine, Electrocardiography, Arteries, Cardiac imaging, Sensors

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Proceedings Article | 11 March 2009 Paper

Quantization of liver tissue in dual kVp computed tomography using linear discriminant analysis

J. Eric Tkaczyk, David Langan, Xiaoye Wu, Daniel Xu, Thomas Benson, Jed Pack, Andrea Schmitz, Amy Hara, William Palicek, Paul Licato, Jaynne Leverentz

Proceedings Volume 7258, 72580G (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.811374

KEYWORDS: Tissues, Iodine, Liver, Dual energy imaging, Signal attenuation, X-ray computed tomography, X-rays, Calibration, Computed tomography, Data modeling

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Proceedings Article | 18 March 2008 Paper

Detective quantum efficiency of an energy resolving photon counting detector

J. Erik Tkaczyk, Samit Basu, Daniel McDevitt, Wen Li, Yanfeng Du

Proceedings Volume 6913, 69130N (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.770309

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Photon counting, Monte Carlo methods, Aluminum, Statistical analysis, Quantum efficiency, X-rays, Electronics, Optical character recognition, X-ray detectors

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Proceedings Article | 16 March 2007 Paper

Atomic number resolution for three spectral CT imaging systems

J. Eric Tkaczyk, Rogerio Rodrigues, Jeffery Shaw, Jonathan Short, Yanfeng Du, Xiaoye Wu, Deborah Walter, William Leue, Daniel Harrison, Peter Edic

Proceedings Volume 6510, 651009 (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.709905

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Imaging systems, Image filtering, X-ray computed tomography, X-rays, Scintillators, Data modeling, Data acquisition, Systems modeling, Signal attenuation

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Proceedings Article | 3 March 2006 Paper

Novel features of the x-ray scatter profile that are not modeled by convolution of the primary

J. Eric Tkaczyk, Yves Trousset, Deborah Walter, Yanfeng Du, Richard Thompson, Daniel Harrison

Proceedings Volume 6142, 614232 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.653747

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Convolution, Lead, 3D modeling, Bone, X-rays, Signal detection, Data modeling, Scatter measurement, Monte Carlo methods

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Proceedings Article | 2 March 2006 Paper

Response of a CsI/amorphous-Si flat panel detector as function of incident x-ray angle

J. Eric Tkaczyk, Bernhard Claus, Dinko Gonzalez Trotter, J. Eberhard

Proceedings Volume 6142, 61423F (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.653866

KEYWORDS: Modulation transfer functions, Sensors, X-rays, Scintillators, X-ray detectors, Data modeling, Signal attenuation, X-ray optics, Spatial frequencies, Tungsten

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Proceedings Article | 2 March 2006 Paper

Accuracy and precision of dual energy CT imaging for the quantification of tissue fat content

Deborah Walter, Eric Tkaczyk, Xiaoye Wu

Proceedings Volume 6142, 61421G (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.654669

KEYWORDS: Dual energy imaging, Calibration, Signal attenuation, Calcium, Computed tomography, Tissues, Error analysis, Helium, X-rays, Scanners

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Proceedings Article | 20 April 2005 Paper

Dual energy for material differentiation in coronary arteries using electron-beam CT

Souma Sengupta, Sanjay Jha, Deborah Walter, Yanfeng Du, Eric Tkaczyk

Proceedings Volume 5745, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.596620

KEYWORDS: Iodine, Gadolinium, Dual energy imaging, Calcium, Arteries, Signal attenuation, Computed tomography, X-ray computed tomography, Data acquisition, Angiography

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Proceedings Article | 6 May 2004 Paper

Dual kVp material decomposition using flat-panel detectors

Deborah Walter, Xiaoye Wu, Yanfeng Du, J. Tkaczyk, William Ross

Proceedings Volume 5368, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.534372

KEYWORDS: Iodine, Signal attenuation, Calcium, Dual energy imaging, X-ray computed tomography, Computed tomography, X-rays, Sensors, Computer simulations, Aluminum

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Proceedings Article | 6 May 2004 Paper

Simulation of CT dose and contrast-to-noise as function of bowtie shape

J. Eric Tkaczyk, Yanfeng Du, Deborah Walter, Xiaoye Wu, Jianying Li, Thomas Toth

Proceedings Volume 5368, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.535161

KEYWORDS: Monte Carlo methods, Signal attenuation, X-rays, Head, Image quality, X-ray computed tomography, Computed tomography, Sensors, X-ray detectors, X-ray imaging

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Proceedings Article | 3 May 2002 Paper

Thickness-dependent scatter correction algorithm for digital mammography

Dinko Gonzalez Trotter, J. Eric Tkaczyk, John Kaufhold, Bernhard Claus, Jeffrey Eberhard

Proceedings Volume 4682, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.465591

KEYWORDS: Breast, X-rays, Sensors, Mammography, Seaborgium, X-ray imaging, Digital mammography, Tissues, Collimators, X-ray detectors

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Proceedings Article | 28 June 2001 Paper

Performance of a flat-panel cardiac detector

Paul Granfors, Douglas Albagli, J. Eric Tkaczyk, Richard Aufrichtig, Harrie Netel, Gerhard Brunst, John Boudry, Dershan Luo

Proceedings Volume 4320, (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.430887

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Modulation transfer functions, Imaging systems, X-rays, X-ray detectors, X-ray imaging, Cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging, Cardiovascular system, Fluoroscopy, Lead

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Proceedings Article | 28 June 2001 Paper

Modeling the x-ray energy characteristics of DQE for full-field digital mammography

J. Eric Tkaczyk, James LeBlanc, Robert Nevin, Gregory Kautz, Douglas Albagli, John Sandrik, Paul Granfors

Proceedings Volume 4320, (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.430883

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Modulation transfer functions, X-rays, Scintillators, Spatial frequencies, X-ray detectors, Optical transfer functions, Data modeling, Quantum efficiency, Aluminum

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