The Radon transform, which represents the scattering data arising from a tomographic scan, underpins the mathematical foundations of medical imaging. This book surveys the mathematics behind some well-established imaging modalities such as X-ray CT and emission tomography, as well as a variety of newly developing coupled physics or hybrid techniques, including thermoacoustic tomography. Presented in this treatment are explanations of important concepts such as inversion, stability, incomplete data effects, the role of interior information, and other critical issues. In addition to emphasising mathematical ideas from across the spectrum of medical imaging modalities, the author provides a vast bibliography, and appendices covering notation, Fourier analysis, geometric rays, and linear operators. Graduate students and researchers in mathematics, physics, and engineering who are interested in medical imaging will find this book to be an invaluable resource.

A guide to the mathematical ideas and techniques behind medical imaging modalities, suitable for researchers and graduate students.

About the Author
Peter Kuchment is a Distinguished Professor in the Mathematics Department of Texas A&M University. He is a Fellow of both the American Mathematical Society and the Institute of Physics. His work is focused in the areas of mathematical physics, partial differential equations, spectral theory, medical imaging, and the enhancement of K-12 education in mathematics. He has authored more than 150 publications, including the books Floquet Theory for Partial Differential Equations (1993) and Introduction to Quantum Graphs (with G. Berkolaiko, 2013).


Book Information
ISBN 9781611973280
Author Peter Kuchment
Format Paperback
Page Count 260
Imprint Society for Industrial & Applied Mathematics,U.S.
Publisher Society for Industrial & Applied Mathematics,U.S.
Weight(grams) 430g
Dimensions(mm) 270mm * 170mm * 12mm