X-Ray CT

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-xi

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2. History and Present

   • Hiroyuki Toda

   Pages 1-15

3. Fundamentals of X-Ray Imaging

   • Hiroyuki Toda

   Pages 17-49

4. 3D Image Reconstruction

   • Hiroyuki Toda

   Pages 51-113

5. Hardware

   • Hiroyuki Toda

   Pages 115-266

6. Applied Imaging Methods

   • Hiroyuki Toda

   Pages 267-332

7. X-Ray CT Scanners and Application Examples

   • Hiroyuki Toda

   Pages 333-380

8. Fundamentals of 3D Images

   • Hiroyuki Toda

   Pages 381-439

9. 3D Image Processing and 3D Image Analysis

   • Hiroyuki Toda

   Pages 441-490

10. 4D Image Analysis

    • Hiroyuki Toda

    Pages 491-520

11. Dimensional and Morphological Measurements

    • Hiroyuki Toda

    Pages 521-532

12. Correction to: X-Ray CT

    • Hiroyuki Toda

    Pages C1-C1

13. Back Matter

    Pages 533-541

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This book provides easy-to-understand explanations to systematically and comprehensively describe the X-ray CT technologies, techniques, and skills used for industrial and scientific purposes. Included are many references along with photographs, figures, and equations prepared by the author. These features all facilitate the reader's gaining a deeper understanding of the topics being discussed. The book presents expertise not only on fundamentals but also about hardware, software, and analytical methods for the benefit of technical users. The book targets engineers, researchers, and students who are involved in research, development, design, and quality assurance in industry and academia. 

• X-ray tomography
• Industrial X-ray CT
• Synchrotron X-ray
• 3D imaging
• Non-destructive inspection

• Mechanical Engineering, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan

  Hiroyuki Toda

Hiroyuki Toda has been a distinguished professor at Kyushu University, Japan since 2013. He leads a research group exploring materials strength & characterization in 3D/4D. A major focus is the exploration of the microstructure-property relations of structural materials utilizing synchrotron X-ray microtomography technique. He has authored and co-authored more than 400 academic papers and 8 books. His honors include twelve best paper prizes from academic societies/publishers, and Commendation for Science and Technology by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.

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