Main description:

This open access book gives a complete and comprehensive introduction to the fields of medical imaging systems, as designed for a broad range of applications. The authors of the book first explain the foundations of system theory and image processing, before highlighting several modalities in a dedicated chapter. The initial focus is on modalities that are closely related to traditional camera systems such as endoscopy and microscopy. This is followed by more complex image formation processes: magnetic resonance imaging, X-ray projection imaging, computed tomography, X-ray phase-contrast imaging, nuclear imaging, ultrasound, and optical coherence tomography.

Contents:

Introduction.- System Theory.- Image Processing.- Endoscopy.- Microscopy.- Magnetic Resonance Imaging.- X-ray Imaging.- Computed Tomography.- X-ray Phase Contrast: Research on a Future Imaging Modality.- Emission Tomography.- Ultrasound.- Optical Coherence Tomography.- Acronyms.