Graph Laplacian tomography from unknown random projections

IEEE Trans Image Process. 2008 Oct;17(10):1891-9. doi: 10.1109/TIP.2008.2002305.

Abstract

We introduce a graph Laplacian-based algorithm for the tomographic reconstruction of a planar object from its projections taken at random unknown directions. A Laplace-type operator is constructed on the data set of projections, and the eigenvectors of this operator reveal the projection orientations. The algorithm is shown to successfully reconstruct the Shepp-Logan phantom from its noisy projections. Such a reconstruction algorithm is desirable for the structuring of certain biological proteins using cryo-electron microscopy.

MeSH terms

  • Algorithms*
  • Computer Simulation
  • Image Enhancement / methods*
  • Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted / methods*
  • Models, Statistical
  • Reproducibility of Results
  • Sensitivity and Specificity
  • Tomography, Optical / methods*