Computed Radiation Imaging

Physics and Mathematics of Forward and Inverse Problems
Erscheinungsjahr 2011
ISBN: 978-0-323-16529-7
Verlag: Elsevier Inc

Buch, Englisch, 302 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 410 g

Computer-assisted imaging with radiation (x- and gamma rays) is an integral part of modern medical-diagnostic practice. This imaging technology is also slowly finding its way into industrial applications. Although the technology is well developed, there is a need for further improvement to enhance image quality, reduce artifacts, minimize patient radiation exposure, compete with and complement other imaging methods (such as magnetic resonance imaging and ultrasonics), and accommodate dense and large objects encountered in industrial applications.

Scientists and engineers, attempting to progress this technology, are faced with an enormous amount of literature, addressing the imaging problem from various view points. This book provides a single source that addresses both the physical and mathematical aspects of the imaging problem in a consistent and comprehensive manner.

- Discusses the inherent physical and numerical capabilities and limitations of the methods presented for both the forward and inverse problems

- Provides information on available Internet resources and software

- Written in a manner that makes it readable by physicists, mathematicians, engineers and computer scientists - avoids, as much as possible, the use of specialized terminology without clear introduction and definition

Zielgruppe

<p>Researchers working in the field of radiation-based imaging</p>

Autoren/Hrsg.

Hussein, Esam M A

Fachgebiete

• Naturwissenschaften Physik Quantenphysik Radioaktivität
• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Informatik Bildsignalverarbeitung
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizin, Gesundheitswesen Medizintechnik, Biomedizintechnik, Medizinische Werkstoffe
• Mathematik | Informatik Mathematik Numerik und Wissenschaftliches Rechnen Angewandte Mathematik, Mathematische Modelle
• Technische Wissenschaften Sonstige Technologien | Angewandte Technik Medizintechnik, Biomedizintechnik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

- Radiation Imaging

PART I - The Forward Problem

- Radiation Transport

- Measurement Models

- Transmission

- Emission

- Scattering

PART II - The Inverse Problem

- Features

- Formulation

- Preprocessing of Measurements

- Matrix-Based Methods

- Functional Optimization

- Analytic Methods

- Probabilistic Methods

- Incomplete Problems

- Testing
- Post-Processing: Image Enhancement