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With this single resource, you can access quality management and quality control information for all major imaging modalities! Updated with the latest changes in technology and federal regulations, Quality Management in the Imaging Sciences provides a thorough description of Quality Management and explains why it is so important to imaging technology. Step-by-step QM procedures include full-size evaluation forms, with instructions on how to evaluate equipment and document results. This book also helps you prepare effectively for the ARRT advanced certification exam in quality management.

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Great product and delivery time
The product is exactly what i needed and the delivery time was faster than quoted.

ARRT QM Bible!
I just took my ARRT QM Boards and passed.If you want to do the same buy this book by Papp, I used this addition but the new addition comes out this month (FEB. 2010) Know the information presented within this book by heart if you want to pass. Good Luck, you will need it, very challenging exam.

QM Certification
I passed this exam Oct. 2009. Reading this book is highly recomended.
There are other study material to choose from and by all means do so.
Start here, There is also a CD called QM in a flash, get it and study from
it. Good Luck because you are going to need it.

ARRT EXAM
I am an RT and just passed my QM boards using only this text book. It covered everything on the exam, it was easy to read and also has practice tests.I would highly recommend it to anyone taking the ARRT QM exam.

Excellent Quality tools
Having used this book in my clinical teaching, I find it the best in it'sclass where quality management programmes are used.The methodologies andtests are almost complete in most areas of radiography equipment. Everyradiography manager should get a copy of this book to be aware of qualityissues that pertain to the whole running of an X-ray dept, from theequipment to the procesing fundamentals.

Definitely a good buy. ... Read more

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More than 400 years after they were first written, Shakespeare's plays still offer a stunning glimpse into the motivations, desires, and deviancies of man. His characters are caught in situations modern readers can sympathize with, and his themes--love, family relations, adultery, power, treachery--are as relevant now as they were then.

Surprisingly, another aspect of the Bard's work that has withstood the test of time is his understanding of the brain. The Bard on the Brain is a marvelous combination of close readings of Shakespeare and the most current neurological research that together demonstrate how impulses and actions originate in the brain. Paul Matthews here shows us the center-stage role of the brain in famous scenes from Shakespeare's plays. With stunning color brain scans and clear English, Matthews demonstrates how uncannily Shakespeare perceived the brain at work in his characters' ideas and deeds, and how the living brain mirrors human experiences created centuries ago by the Bard.

Matthews's science is beautifully interwoven with Jeffrey McQuain's interpretations of many of the most significant soliloquies in all of Shakespeare's plays. The Bard on the Brain is also illustrated throughout with performance photos of acclaimed British and American actors--such as Morgan Freeman as Petruchio, Sir Ian McKellen as Prospero, Alfre Woodard as Paulina, and Anthony Hopkins as King Lear--from celebrated Shakespeare companies. The result of this partnership between scientist and scholar is a unique view of Shakespeare's characters, a dissection of his language, and a wonderfully oblique perspective on the human brain. ... Read more

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Highly recommended
I must recommend this thought-provoking book to anyone with an interest in either of the two fields that Paul M. Matthews expertly interweaves.

I teach English and so was familiar with many of the passages of Shakespeare that are analysed but I had never myself given a moment's thought to any of the play's links to science. At first I was sceptical of the credence of these links to the brain but by the time I had read the first few chapters I was genuinely intrigued by the way Shakespeare does seem to have known about the brain.

One criticism that may be leveled is that it may not go into real depth in either of the fields the book covers, and for this reason it might not appeal to a true expert in Neurology or Shakesperean literature. However I for one found it not just an entertaining read but an intellectually stimulating one as well.

A refreshing and thought-provoking look at science and cultu
I was really intrigued by this book -- how often do scientists and literary scholars collaborate? This is not an academic book in the purest sense--but what's wonderful about it is that is written by two academics who are not afraid to show their love of Shakespeare and who want their work and interests to be accessible to a broad audience. The result is a fun and refreshing look at art and science, which I really enjoyed. The gorgeous illustrations are enticing, as is the often illuminating and always thought provoking commentary by the two authors. Since I am not a scientist, I was particularly taken by the brain imaging and commentary by Dr. Matthews. As a drama lover, I also enjoyed the many photos from performances of the Bard's plays.

Some Shakespeare, Not Much Brain
This is a book with a most appealing title (at least for me): The Bard on the Brain.I've taught Shakespeare for many years, and I'm interested in what neuroscience has to say about literature.

The book was published by the Dana Foundation which does all kinds of good things in connection with the brain, nervous system, and the diseases thereof.Ordinarily their publications are very good.

What could Shakespeare say about the brain?As any Shakespearean could tell you, not much.The book consists of quotations from Shakespeare about various aspects of the mind (e.g., Lady Macbeth's sleepwalking, Falstaff on alcohol, Jaques on aging).The book then follows up with some statements about current knowledge of this or that aspect of brain function.

I have to say that I did not expect much from this approach and I got what I expected.The quotations from Shakespeare are fine, and the commentary on them inoffensive.The statements of brain function seemed tailored to someone who barely knows that there is such a thing as a brain, extremely elementary.This is really a coffee-table book.

The best thing in the book are the gorgeous full-page photographs of recent performances of Shakespeare, the basis for its coffee-table status.Unfortunately, the editors chose to reduce the brain images in size and to pretty them up with confusing backgrounds.It is very hard to see what the commentary is referring to.The scientific footnotes are lumped together in the back in a way that makes it hard to follow out any particular point.

A disappointment.And this is intended as a word to the wise. ... Read more

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This book presents a comprehensive introduction to the principles and techniques of radiographic imaging. The physics principles that are the foundation of radiography are explained clearly, with numerous illustrations, examples and solved problems to aid comprehension. Chapters are organized into six units: Creating the Beam, Protecting Patients and Personnel, Creating the Image, Analyzing the Image, Comparing Exposure Systems, and Special Imaging Systems. Specialized imaging modalities, such as mammography, magnetic resonance imaging, and computed tomography and computed radiography, are explained in individual chapters.(KEYWORDS:radiographic technology, radiographic imaging, radiographic physics, imaging modalities) ... Read more

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Principles of Rad. Imaging
I have not read this book as yet so i cannot give a proper review

CD-ROM Not compatible with VISTA
Book is great.WARNING:CD-ROM not compatible with VISTA.Called Delmar Learning and they were not at all sympathetic.There are no plans to release a VISTA compatible CD-ROM.

important text
The Electromagnetic Spectrum and the entire chapter on radiation concepts was excellent to learn from. My favorite chapter was on the x-ray tube.The chapter on grids was very helpful and I'm glad I knew this for the American Registry Examination.

Was this book hard to learn from? Not at all.

Was it highly informative? Definitely.It is worth the money.I recommend using this text also with ^The Ultimate Study Guide for the Registry Examination in Radiography:Key Review Questions and Answers (Topics: Radiation Protection, Equipment Operation and Quality Control) Vol 1 isbn 1933023031^
and also
^The Ultimate Study Guide for the Registry Examination in Radiography: Key Review Questions and Answers (Topics: Radiographic Procedures: Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology and Positioning, Patient Care & Education) Vol 3 isbn 1933023066^
This gives you a good idea on what you need to know for the registry exam.

I also recommend

^Atlas of Human Anatomy isbn 1929007116^
This is the best atlas of all-time.It helps out with remembering anatomy concepts for registry exam.

Worst Textbook
Of all the books I had to purchase while studying to be a Radiologic Technologist this was the poorest, by far. It is poorly written , does not follow through on its chapter objectives and is a real challenge to read.

carlton and adler radiographic imaging
This book does have good content but for those of you who are in your first semesters of Radiology technology it clearly does not simplify the information.It does not produce good examples or diagrams to make learning easy.It is also very cut and dry and makes it very difficult to read.It has no glossary and is poor in producing definitions. I highly recommend Bushong not only is the book fun to read but makes some of the more complex principles easier to understand.The workbook is really great also to help you prepare for your test and the end of the chapter quesions are nice because it helps to check see if you got the understanding of the chapter. ... Read more

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Improve your test scores and increase your understanding of radiographic imaging. This workbook provides worksheet exercises and laboratories that provide opportunities to build upon your knowledge and apply the basic physics principles that are the foundation of radiography. These activities help you achieve a higher level of theory comprehension and provide numerous opportunities for data analysis. The workbook contains 68 laboratory exercises and 38 worksheets. ... Read more

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Skill Honing!!!
This workbook & study guide is the best to use together along with its parent text. You can use it to test yourself and to see how much you really understood the content you just have learned. ... Read more

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Profusely illustrated in black and white and color, the book analysis the iconography of one of the most famous names in eighteenth century science and relates the imagery to the intellectual climate of the times. ... Read more

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Strength of the book is the writing style, with an approach that builds from the simple to the complex. Principles of Radiographic Imaging presents clear and concise information on radiographic contrast, density, detail and distortion, and ties those concepts together to present an overall picture of radiographic exposure.Radiographic Imaging is a required part of the Radiologic Technology curriculum, so any student who is studying to be a Radiologic Technologist, will need a book such as this to complete the curriculum. ... Read more

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choosing book or not
im interested in rafiological imaging on my own and im torn betweenwhether to order principles of radiographic imagingby arkene adler or the merrill atlas book anyone who can shed some light i would appreciate itfeel free to email at mysecretary2@msn.com

Previewing before classes start....
I bought this book and its companion lab book in preperation for fall classes. I have used the summer to try and get a jump start but there are no result answers for any of the problems given. I have no idea if I'm doing anything right. Other than that, I suppose the material is ok. Once I actually get into class I will be able to better judge its content.

will order from edward mckay again
I wanted to let everyone know that I ordered this book on-line from an Edward McKay warehouse.the book came very fast and was in the condition stated.I was very pleased with my purchase and the product.

School book
This book is something I purchased for school.It is very informative on radiologic subject matter and is exactly what I need.

Required Textbook for School
The textbook explained technical concepts in a manner that makes it "easier" to understand.I am currently a Diagnostic Medical Imaging student.I use this book multiple times as an additional reference and review for my other core classes. ... Read more

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Colour imaging technology has become almost ubiquitous in modern life in the form of monitors, liquid crystal screens, colour printers, scanners, and digital cameras. This book is a comprehensive guide to the scientific and engineering principles of colour imaging. It covers the physics of light and colour, how the eye and physical devices capture colour images, how colour is measured and calibrated, and how images are processed. It stresses physical principles and includes a wealth of real-world examples. The book will be of value to scientists and engineers in the colour imaging industry and, with homework problems, can also be used as a text for graduate courses on colour imaging. ... Read more

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Amazing Coverage
To be honest, I haven't read it through yet, but above all it is amazing to see how wide coverage the book has. Literally the book covers all related areas of color imaging science. Mr. Lee seems to be omniscient.

But be warned that the book is extremely technical or scientific. It's full of formulas, no photographic images, illustrations, all in B&W, very intimidating. So it is not for anyone who is just interested in color science.

By the way, it is interesting to find that all the texts, graphs, everything in the book is in about 70~80% gray halftone, not in 100% K ink. Probably it's a mistake in production.

It is good book for color science.
It is a good book. It introduce image in wide view of sciense. You can study image from different view, from physic level to practical level. Recommand to everyone love color science. ... Read more

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Fourier Methods in Imaging introduces the mathematical tools for modeling linear imaging systems to predict the action of the system or for solving for the input. The chapters are grouped into five sections, the first introduces the imaging “tasks” (direct, inverse, and system analysis), the basic concepts of linear algebra for vectors and functions, including complex-valued vectors, and inner products of vectors and functions. The second section defines "special" functions, mathematical operations, and transformations that are useful for describing imaging systems. Among these are the Fourier transforms of 1-D and 2-D function, and the Hankel and Radon transforms. This section also considers approximations of the Fourier transform. The third and fourth sections examine the discrete Fourier transform and the description of imaging systems as linear "filters", including the inverse, matched, Wiener and Wiener-Helstrom filters. The final section examines applications of linear system models to optical imaging systems, including holography.

• Provides a unified mathematical description of imaging systems.
• Develops a consistent mathematical formalism for characterizing imaging systems.
• Helps the reader develop an intuitive grasp of the most common mathematical methods, useful for describing the action of general linear systems on signals of one or more spatial dimensions.
• Offers parallel descriptions of continuous and discrete cases.
• Includes many graphical and pictorial examples to illustrate the concepts.

This book helps students develop an understanding of mathematical tools for describing general one- and two-dimensional linear imaging systems, and will also serve as a reference for engineers and scientists

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Edited and expanded to keep pace with the digital revolution, the new edition of this highly popular and critically acclaimed work provides a comprehensive exploration of imaging science. Brilliantly written and extensively illustrated, The Science of Imaging: An Introduction, Second Edition covers the fundamental laws of physics as well as the cutting-edge techniques defining current and future directions in the field.

Improvements to this Edition Include:

• A new chapter on astronomical imaging
• A larger format with a wealth of illustrations
• Major revisions in the areas of digital imaging and modern technology
• Updated references that include links to a wealth of resources online—including teaching material and expanded information

This accessible introduction to the subject takes students on a grand tour of imaging. Starting with the fundamentals of light and basic cameras, the author journeys through television and holography to advanced scientific and medical imaging. He highlights essential formulas, while keeping the complex mathematics to a minimum. Copiously illustrated with a wealth of examples and a 16-page color insert, the text covers optics, imaging systems, materials, and image interpretation and creation in a manner that makes it easy to understand.

Praise for the Previous Edition:

"It's the best book I have read on the subject at this level."
—Ron Graham, RPS Journal

"... every student should read it, every photographer should own it, and every lecturer and journalist should know its contents inside out."
—Jon Tarrant, British Journal of Photography

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With the development of neural science, knowledge of the molecules and neurons that comprise the brain has increased exponentially in the past two decades. In this book, leading neuroscientists from Japan and Taiwan describe the latest and most relevant research in brain science, including state-of-the-art brain-imaging technologies. They also discuss learning, memory, emotions, and pain. An entirely new and unique field of study is introduced in the learning and memory section.

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This book is devoted to the study of variational methods in imaging. The presentation is mathematically rigorous and covers a detailed treatment of the approach from an inverse problems point of view.

Key Features:

- Introduces variational methods with motivation from the deterministic, geometric, and stochastic point of view

- Bridges the gap between regularization theory in image analysis and in inverse problems

- Presents case examples in imaging to illustrate the use of variational methods e.g. denoising, thermoacoustics, computerized tomography

- Discusses link between non-convex calculus of variations, morphological analysis, and level set methods

- Analyses variational methods containing classical analysis of variational methods, modern analysis such as G-norm properties, and non-convex calculus of variations

- Uses numerical examples to enhance the theory

This book is geared towards graduate students and researchers in applied mathematics. It can serve as a main text for graduate courses in image processing and inverse problems or as a supplemental text for courses on regularization. Researchers and computer scientists in the area of imaging science will also find this book useful.

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There is an ever-increasing demand for a standard way to transport colours among devices on the Internet, and for achieving colour fidelity across digital media. The rapid growth in colour imaging technology has led to the emergence of colour management systems. These systems require colour appearance models so that images produced in one medium and viewed in a particular environment, may be reproduced in a second medium and viewed under different conditions. 

The eagerly anticipated second edition of Colour Appearance Models brings the fundamental issues and current solutions in the area of colour appearance modelling together in a single place for those needing to solve practical problems or looking for background for ongoing research projects. This book provides the relevant information for an updated review of colour appearance and provide details of many of the most widely used models to date, for example, Nayatani et al., Hunt, and RLAB and the ATD and LLAB appearance models that are of increasing interest for some applications. It also includes the recently formulated CIECAM02 model that represents a significant improvement of CIECAM97S and is the best possible model based on current knowledge. Fairchild presents an updated overview of device-independent colour imaging and finally introduces the concept of image appearance modelling as a potential future direction for colour appearance modelling research.

A website accompanies this text that lists developments, publications and calculations related to the material in this book. ... Read more

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Fascinating, educational and an excellence reference
This book, by one of the leading scientists on the subject, introduces therelatively recent domain of color appearance. That is, the study of the*subjective* appearance of colors, depending on their surrounding,background, context, etc. The emphasis is thus on the various effects whichaffect our perception of colors (light intensity, background, simultaneouscontrast, etc.) and their modeling.

A must have for all those workingwith colors. The presentation is very educational, the visual illusions arefascinating, it is both a pleasure to read and an excellent reference toconsult on the subject.

It introduces human vision and the perception ofcolors, the field of psychophysics and its methods, colorimetry (theobjective study of physical colors), and the rest of the book is dedicatedto color appearance itself. Important terminologies are discussed (e.g. thecrucial difference between luminosity, brightness and lightness), thencolor systems (Munsel, etc.), then the various effects which affect theappearance of colors, viewing conditions, chromatic adaptation,perceptually uniform color spaces, and analytical color appearance models.Different models are reviewed and compared (Hunt, Nayatani, RLAB,preversion of CIECAM). Finally applications and device-independent imagingare described.

Note that this book is not a book on colorimetry (seeWyszecki and Stiles) nor a book on color reproduction (see Hunt), but abook on the subjective appearance of colors. ... Read more

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Quality Management Exam Review for Radiologic Imaging Sciences is the only text available that is designed specifically as a study tool for the Quality Management examination offered by the ARRT.Containing over 600 questions -- three times the number of questions as the exam -- this text is an excellent assessment and education tool.Each question offers the rationale for each correct answer and each incorrect distractor.This text would make an excellent addition to Quality Management courses being designed with the objective of qualifying graduates for the Quality Management exam. ... Read more

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Overpriced
I have not read this book but I can't believe that a book that is already almost 10 years old could be worth $1325.00The original price for the book was $57.00.So much has happened with CR and DR that I would want newer material.I know there are not review books out there but if you follow the content specifications from the ARRT, Bushong's Radiologic Science book and Papp's Quality Management in Imaging book, you can create your own review.Plus, the previous review states that it need's editing so how accurate can it be.If you contact the ARRT, and tell them you are planning on taking the QM exam, they will send you a list of reference materials and books for free.Since the ARRT is the one making up the QM exam, I would trust their reference materials the most.

A rare find--but needs editing
There aren't enough Quality Management review books out there for medical/radiological imaging. Despite its rarity, this book has several errors.You will notice them when you attempt to match up your quiz answers to the answer key in the back of the book. Nonetheless, it is STILL helpful in preparing for the ARRT QM Exam.This book covers much of the material on the exam.Do yourself a favor--DO NOT ATTEMPT TO TAKE THE ARRT QUALITY MANAGMENT EXAM IF YOU HAVE NOT THOROUGHLY READ "QUALITY MANAGEMENT IN THE IMAGING SCIENCES" by Jeffrey Papp. ... Read more

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The Physics of Medical Imaging reviews the scientific basis and physical principles underpinning imaging in medicine. It covers the major imaging methods of x-radiology, nuclear medicine, ultrasound, and nuclear magnetic resonance, and considers promising new techniques. Following these reviews are several thematic chapters that cover the mathematics of medical imaging, image perception, computational requirements, and techniques. Throughout the book, the author encourages readers to consider key questions concerning imaging. This profusely illustrated and extensively indexed text is accessible to graduate physical scientists, advanced undergraduates, and research students. It logically complements books on applications of imaging techniques in medicine, making it useful for clinicians as well. ... Read more

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Adequate but outdated review of medical imagining
The second page of my copy of this book states:
Reprinted 1995, 1996, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2003
This is pretty much the same text published in 1988 (after corrections)
So:
Fuzzy 80's CT scan illustrations
Nothingon fat suppression, or more modern image acquisition sequences in the "Nuclear Magnetic Imaging" chapter
Definitely no mention of harmonic ultrasound
Many anachronistic references to 'future technological improvements'

I am not sure whether the publisher's reluctance to update this book represents apathy or avarice, but the failure to more frequently revise a textbook in such a rapidly changing area relegates this book from serious consideration as a primary textbook.

Some chapters are quite clear and complete (for example X-ray) but overall the writng style is a little obtuse.

In summary- some good chapters but outdated, stylistically hum-drum and superceded by the numerous other texts in this area. ... Read more

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Buried waste on the seabed is a major source of pollution. But, very often, waste sites are not known until a serious problem occurs, or are not adequately mapped. Recent examples around Europe include WWI and WWII ammunition dump sites (e.g. Beufort Dyke in the UK), dumped nuclear submarines in the Arctic Seas, clandestine or hidden toxic-waste in the Baltic Sea and the North Sea.. Even if properly documented, waste sites evolve with time (dumped material can move with currents and tides, especially on a scale of decades; toxic-material barrels can corrode and leak). This book shows the results of a concerted EU-funded effort to tackle this problem and find innovative ways to identify and map toxic waste sites ona the seabed, whether they have been covered with sediments or not. These results are applicable to any region on the seabed in the entire world. ... Read more

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Colorimetry, the science of quantitvely describing color, is essential for color reproduction technology. This is because it creates standards by which to measure color, using mathematical techniques and software to ensure fidelity across media, allow accurate color mixing, and to develop color optimization.

This book is a comprehensive and thorough introduction to colorimetry, taking the reader from basic concepts through to a variety of industrial applications. Set out in clear, easy-to-follow terminology, Ohta and Robertson explain fundamental principles such as color specification, the CIE (International Commission on Illumination) system, and color vision and appearance models. They also cover the following topics:

• the optimization of color reproduction;
• uniform color spaces and color difference formulae, including the CIEDE 2000 formula;
• applications of metamerism, chromatic adaptation, color appearance and color rendering;
• mathematical formulae for calculating color mixing, maximising luminous efficacy, and designing illuminants with specific properties.

Colorimetry: Fundamentals and Applications is an ideal reference for practising color engineers, color scientists and imaging professionals working on color systems. It is also a practical guide for senior undergraduate and graduate students who want to acquire knowledge in the field. ... Read more

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Learn how to overcome resolution limitations caused by atmospheric turbulence in Imaging Through Turbulence. This hands-on book thoroughly discusses the nature of turbulence effects on optical imaging systems, techniques used to overcome these effects, performance analysis methods, and representative examples of performance. Neatly pulling together widely scattered material, it covers Fourier and statistical optics, turbulence effects on imaging systems, simulation of turbulence effects and correction techniques, speckle imaging, adaptive optics, and hybrid imaging. Imaging Through Turbulence is written in tutorial style, logically guiding you through these essential topics. It helps you bring down to earth the complexities of coping with turbulence. ... Read more

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Revolutionary advances in imaging technology that provide high resolution, 3-D, non-invasive imaging of biological subjects have made biomedical imaging an essential tool in clinical medicine and biomedical research. Key technological advances include MRI, positron emission tomography (PET) and multidetector X-ray CT scanners. Common to all contemporary imaging modalities is the creation of digital data and pictures. The evolution from analog to digital image data is driving the rapidly expanding field of digital image analysis. Scientists from numerous disciplines now require in-depth knowledge of these complex imaging modalities. Introduction to the Science of Medical Imaging presents scientific imaging principles, introduces the major biomedical imaging modalities, reviews the basics of human and computer image analysis and provides examples of major clinical and research applications. Written by one of the world's most innovative and highly respected neuroradiologists, Introduction to the Science of Medical Imaging is a landmark text on image acquisition and interpretation. ... Read more

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This richly illustrated hands-on guide is designed for researchers, teachers and practitioners. The huge selection of examples taken from science, basic teaching of physics, practical applications in industry and a variety of other disciplines spanning the range from medicine to volcano research allows readers to pick those that come closest to their own individual task at hand. Following a look at the fundamentals of IR thermal imaging, properties of the imaging systems, as well as basic and advanced methods, the book goes on to discuss IR imaging applications in teaching, research and industry. Specific examples include thermography of buildings, microsystems and the rather new field of IR imaging of gases.

Impartially written by expert authors in the field from a renowned applied science institution, who are in the unique position of having both experience in public and private research and in teaching, this comprehensive book can be used for teaching beginners in the field as well as providing further education to specialized staff, students and researchers.
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