Visualizing biological structures composed of elements like hydrogen, carbon, and nitrogen presents unique challenges due to their reduced X-ray absorption. This lower absorption necessitates specialized imaging techniques and careful consideration of contrast mechanisms to differentiate between tissue types. For example, soft tissues, primarily composed of these lighter elements, can be difficult to distinguish from one another using conventional X-ray imaging.
The ability to effectively visualize these low atomic number tissues is crucial for advancing medical diagnostics, biological research, and materials science. It allows for improved detection of subtle density variations, enabling the identification of pathologies, the study of cellular structures, and the characterization of novel biomaterials. Historically, advancements in detectors and image processing techniques have been instrumental in enhancing the sensitivity and specificity of these imaging modalities.
