Bio-Imaging : Principles, Techniques, and Applications

This text describes in detail the various kinds of imaging techniques available, principles of imaging, components of various imaging systems, and applications of imaging techniques in bio-industries in general. It defines imaging techniques such as optical imaging, x-ray imaging, x-ray computed tomography (CT) imaging, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and thermal imaging in a simple and detailed manner. The book focuses on the imaging techniques for biological materials and the application of biological imaging to health and related industries as well to agriculture and food industries.