ABSTRACT

Image processing is fast becoming a valuable tool for analyzing multidimensional data in all areas of natural science. Since the publication of the best-selling first edition of this handbook, the field of image processing has matured in many of its aspects from ad hoc, empirical approaches to a sound science based on established mathematical and p

chapter 1|32 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|20 pages

Tasks and Tools

part |2 pages

Part I: From Objects to Images

chapter 3|64 pages

Quantitative Visualization

chapter 4|50 pages

Image Formation

chapter 5|38 pages

Imaging Sensors

chapter 6|32 pages

Digitalization and Quantization

part |2 pages

Part II: Handling and Enhancing Images

chapter 7|28 pages

Pixels

chapter 8|24 pages

Geometry

chapter 9|20 pages

Restoration and Reconstruction

part |2 pages

Part III: From Images to Features

chapter 10|40 pages

Neighborhoods

chapter 11|36 pages

Regions

chapter 12|28 pages

Edges and Lines

chapter 13|24 pages

Orientation and Velocity

chapter 14|30 pages

Scale and Texture

part |2 pages

Part IV: From Features to Objects

chapter 15|12 pages

Segmentation

chapter 16|22 pages

Size and Shape

chapter 17|12 pages

Classification

part |2 pages

Part V: Appendices

chapter |6 pages

A Notation

chapter |8 pages

B Mathematical Toolbox

chapter C|32 pages

C Glossary

chapter |7 pages

Bibliography

chapter |9 pages

Index

chapter |26 pages

D Color Plates