Medical Imaging Systems

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.

Written by experts Comprehensive introduction to the fields of medical imaging systems For students in the early semesters

Autorentext
Andreas Maier, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, GermanyStefan Steidl, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, GermanyVincent Christlein, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, GermanyJoachim Hornegger, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Germany

Inhalt

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.