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From Signals to Image

A Basic Course on Medical Imaging for Engineers

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Authors:
  1. Haim Azhari

    1. Department of Biomedical Engineering, Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel

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  2. John A. Kennedy

    1. Department of Nuclear Medicine, Rambam Health Care Campus, Haifa, Israel

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  3. Noam Weiss

    1. Department of Biomedical Engineering, Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel

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  4. Lana Volokh

    1. Exoprother Medical, Haifa, Israel

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  • Teaches the basic principles of medical imaging needed for understanding and conducting research and development in the field
  • Emphasizes practical calculations for the design and evaluation of medical imaging devices
  • Contains exemplary exercises, homework problems, and sample exam questions

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Table of contents (7 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiv
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  2. Introduction

    • Haim Azhari, John A. Kennedy, Noam Weiss, Lana Volokh
    Pages 1-44

  3. Basic Principles of Tomographic Reconstruction

    • Haim Azhari, John A. Kennedy, Noam Weiss, Lana Volokh
    Pages 45-94

  4. X-Ray Imaging and Computed Tomography

    • Haim Azhari, John A. Kennedy, Noam Weiss, Lana Volokh
    Pages 95-157

  5. Nuclear Medicine: Planar and SPECT Imaging

    • Haim Azhari, John A. Kennedy, Noam Weiss, Lana Volokh
    Pages 159-215

  6. Positron Emission Tomography (PET)

    • Haim Azhari, John A. Kennedy, Noam Weiss, Lana Volokh
    Pages 217-251

  7. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

    • Haim Azhari, John A. Kennedy, Noam Weiss, Lana Volokh
    Pages 253-319

  8. Ultrasound Imaging

    • Haim Azhari, John A. Kennedy, Noam Weiss, Lana Volokh
    Pages 321-364

  9. Back Matter

    Pages 365-474
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About this book

This textbook, intended for advanced undergraduate and graduate students, is an introduction to the physical and mathematical principles used in clinical medical imaging. The first two chapters introduce basic concepts and useful terms used in medical imaging and the tools implemented in image reconstruction, while the following chapters cover an array of topics such as physics of x-rays and their implementation in planar and computed tomography (CT) imaging; nuclear medicine imaging and the methods of forming functional planar and single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) images and Clinical imaging using positron emitters as radiotracers. The book also discusses the principles of MRI pulse sequencing and signal generation, gradient fields, and the methodologies implemented for image formation, form flow imaging and magnetic resonance angiography and the basic physics of acoustic waves, the different acquisition modes used in medical ultrasound, and the methodologies implemented for image formation and flow imaging using the Doppler Effect.

By the end of the book, readers will know what is expected from a medical image, will comprehend the issues involved in producing and assessing the quality of a medical image, will be able to conceptually implement this knowledge in the development of a new imaging modality, and will be able to write basic algorithms for image reconstruction. Knowledge of calculus, linear algebra, regular and partial differential equations, and a familiarity with the Fourier transform and it applications is expected, along with fluency with computer programming. The book contains exercises, homework problems, and sample exam questions that are exemplary of the main concepts and formulae students would encounter in a clinical setting.

Reviews

“A unique book that combines explanations of advanced biomedical engineering and basic image creation. … the explanations of basic imaging concepts for engineers serve as a great supplement for new and experienced technologists. … This textbook could be added to an educator’s references because the perspective is unique. … This book is recommended for technologists seeking advanced insight into image formation. This book also can be used as a supplement to other study material for postprimary certifications.” (Allison Puente, Radiologic Technology, November-December, 2021)

Authors and Affiliations

  • Department of Biomedical Engineering, Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel

    Haim Azhari, Noam Weiss

  • Department of Nuclear Medicine, Rambam Health Care Campus, Haifa, Israel

    John A. Kennedy

  • Exoprother Medical, Haifa, Israel

    Lana Volokh

About the authors

Haim Azhari is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering, Technion, Israel Institute of Technology in Haifa, Israel.

John A. Kennedy is Chief Physicist in the Department of Nuclear Medicine, Rambam Health Care Campus in Haifa, Israel and is Adjunct Lecturer, Faculty of Biomedical Engineering, Technion, Israel Institute of Technology.


Lana Volokh is a medical imaging and image reconstruction professional, and an expert in nuclear medicine and hybrid imaging systems and image quality assessment.


Noam Weiss, PhD, is a medical physicist researcher and an expert in X-Ray CT technology and medical image processing. She is also an adjunct lecturer at the Faculty of Biomedical Engineering, Technion, Israel Institute of Technology.

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: From Signals to Image

  • Book Subtitle: A Basic Course on Medical Imaging for Engineers

  • Authors: Haim Azhari, John A. Kennedy, Noam Weiss, Lana Volokh

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-35326-1

  • Publisher: Springer Cham

  • eBook Packages: Engineering, Engineering (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2020

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-030-35325-4Published: 30 May 2020

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-030-35328-5Published: 30 May 2021

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-030-35326-1Published: 29 May 2020

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XIV, 474

  • Number of Illustrations: 112 b/w illustrations, 226 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering, Signal, Image and Speech Processing, Imaging / Radiology, Medical and Radiation Physics

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