{"title":"Medical imaging Books","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"the-eacvi-textbook-of-echocardiography-9780198726012","title":"The EACVI Textbook of Echocardiography","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis print edition of  The EACVI Textbook of Echocardiography  comes with a DVD and access to the online version on Oxford Medicine Online, for as long as the edition is published by Oxford University Press. By activating your unique access code, you can read and annotate the full text online, follow links from the references to primary research materials, and view, enlarge, and download all the figures and tables.  This fully updated second edition of the official textbook of the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging serves the educational requirements of cardiologists and all clinical medical professionals in echocardiography. It is fully-aligned with EACVI goals and reflects the core European syllabus.   Published in partnership with the European Society of Cardiology and written by a team of expert authors, this textbook is a valuable resource on echocardiography and for accreditation through the EACVI.   With its thorough and instructive text complemented by more than 500\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This will be a valuable resource for the study of clinical echocardiography. 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Resting state functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) can be used to investigate intrinsic functional connectivity networks, which are identified based on similarities in the signal measured from different brain regions.From data acquisition to interpretation of results, Introduction to Resting State fMRI Functional Connectivity discusses a wide range of approaches without requiring any previous knowledge of resting state fMRI, making it highly accessible to readers from a broad range of backgrounds. Supplemented with online datasets and examples to enable the reader to obtain hands-on experience working with real data, this primer provides a practical and approachable introduction for those new to the field of resting state fMRI.The Oxford Neuroimaging Primers are short texts aimed at new researchers or advanced undergraduates from the biological, medical or physical sciences. They are intended to provide a thorough understanding of the ways in which neuroimaging data can be analyzed and how that relates to acquisition and interpretation. 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Together with the state-of-the-art concepts and theory, it also provides relevant clinical applications, solved and open-ended example problems, and future prospects for the field.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is an excellently prepared textbook for a senior\/first year graduate level course.  It explains physical concepts in an easily understandable manner. In addition, a problem set is included after each chapter. Very few books on the market today have this choice. I would definitely use it for teaching a medical imaging class at USC.\"   - K. Kirk Shung, University of Southern California\u003cbr\u003e\"I have anxiously anticipated the release of this book and will use it with both students and trainees.\"   - Michael B. Smith, Novartis Institutes for Biomedical Research\u003cbr\u003e\"An excellent and approachable text for both undergraduate and graduate students.\"   - Richard Magin, University of Illinois at Chicago\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. General image characteristics, data acquisition and image reconstruction; 2. X-ray planar radiology and computed tomography; 3. Nuclear medicine: planar scintigraphy, SPECT and PET\/CT; 4. Ultrasound imaging; 5. 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Reflecting the advances made in biophysics research over the past decade, and now including a new section on medical imaging, this new edition describes the physical methods used in modern biology. All key techniques are covered, including mass spectrometry, hydrodynamics, microscopy and imaging, diffraction and spectroscopy, electron microscopy, molecular dynamics simulations and nuclear magnetic resonance. Each method is explained in detail using examples of real-world applications. Short asides are provided throughout to ensure that explanations are accessible to life scientists, physicists and those with medical backgrounds. The book remains an unparalleled and comprehensive resource for graduate students of biophysics and \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview of first edition: '… a valuable contribution to the field. … There is nothing quite like it at the moment.' 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Dan Minor, California Institute for Quantitative Biomedical Research, University of California\u003cbr\u003eReview of first edition: '… the book I consult first when faced with an unfamiliar experimental technique. Both classic analytical techniques and the latest single-molecule methods appear in this single comprehensive reference.' Philip Nelson, University of Pennsylvania and author of Biological Physics\u003cbr\u003eReview of first edition: '… valuable both for students and research scientists.' Michael G. Rossmann, Hanley Professor of Biological Sciences, Purdue University\u003cbr\u003eReview of first edition: 'A great achievement … awaits the student who reads this book … an excellent reference for the seasoned practitioner of biophysical chemistry.' Milton H. Werner, The Rockefeller University\u003cbr\u003eReview of first edition: 'This well written, thorough, and elegantly illustrated book provides the connections between molecular biophysics and biology that every aspiring young biologist needs.' Stephen H. White, University of California at Irvine\u003cbr\u003eReview of first edition: '… I enthusiastically recommend Methods in Molecular Biophysics to anyone who wishes to know more about the techniques by which the properties of biological macromolecules are determined.' David Worcester, University of Missouri\u003cbr\u003eReview of first edition: 'A book that teaches the methods well, creates the intellectual framework of our understanding, and can guide the field. Earlier efforts by Cohn and Edsall, Tanford, Edsall and Wyman, and Cantor and Schimmel have served this important purpose in the past, but the advance of time and technology has diluted the force of these classic works in contemporary Biophysics, both in the teaching and the practices of the field. How welcome, then, a clearly written, thoughtful and modern text that will serve well, both in formal courses and as a reference. The authors have built each method from its fundamental premises and principles, have successfully covered an impressive span of topics, and will be rewarded by attention from an audience that hungers for the next defining text in Molecular Biophysics.' D. M. Engelman, Yale University, New Haven\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreface to the first edition; Preface to the second edition; Introduction; Part I. Biological Macromolecules and Physical Tools: 1. Macromolecules in their environment; 2. Macromolecules as physical particles; 3. Understanding macromolecular structures; Part II. Mass Spectrometry: 4. Mass and charge; 5. Structure function studies; Part III. Thermodynamics: 6. Thermodynamic stability and interactions; 7. Differential scanning calorimetry; 8. Isothermal titration calorimetry; 9. Surface plasmon resonance and interferometry-based biosensors; Part IV. Hydrodynamics: 10. Biological macromolecules as hydrodynamic particles; 11. Analytical ultracentrifugation; 12. Fluorescence depolarization; 13. Dynamic light scattering and fluorescence correlation spectroscopy; Part V. Optical Spectroscopy: 14. Visible and IR absorption spectroscopy; 15. Two-dimensional IR spectroscopy; 16. Raman scattering spectroscopy; 17. Optical activity and circular dichroïsm; Part VI. Optical Microscopy: 18. Light microscopy; 19. Single molecule manipulation and atomic force microscopy; 20. Fluorescence microscopy; 21. Single-molecule detection; 22. Single-molecule manipulation; Part VII. X-Ray and Neutron Diffraction: 23. The macromolecule as a radiation scattering particle; 24. Small-angle scattering and reflectometry; 25. X-ray and neutron macromolecular crystallography; Part VIII. Electron Diffraction: 26. Electron microscopy; 27. Three-dimensional reconstruction from two-dimensional images; Part IX. Molecular Dynamics: 28. Energy and time calculations; 29. Neutron spectroscopy; Part X. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance: 30. Distances and angles from frequencies; 31. Experimental techniques; 32. Structure and dynamics studies; Part XI. Medical Imaging: 33. Radiology and positron emission tomography; 34. Ultrasound imaging; 35. Magnetic resonance imaging; References; Index of eminent scientists; Subject index.","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48738246787415,"sku":"9781107056374","price":64.35,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"mood-disorders-9781108427128","title":"Mood Disorders","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder are common mental illnesses, affecting millions of patients worldwide. The application of newly available brain imaging methods to the study of mood disorders holds substantial promise in uncovering the brain mechanisms affected in these illnesses. This comprehensive and authoritative text features contributions from leading international experts, providing easily accessible information on the study of the brain mechanisms involved in the causation of mood disorders and the available treatments. Topics covered include the potential of magnetoencephalography (MEG), neuroimaging brain inflammation in depression, electrophysiology studies in mood disorders, and the applications of machine learning, filling an important gap in available neuropsychiatric literature and highlighting new developments. An invaluable resource for practitioners in the fields of psychiatry, neurology, primary care medicine, and related mental health professio\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Though some chapters are highly technical, the majority can be consumed by an audience with experience reading peer-reviewed biology or psychology journal articles. The book is therefore appropriate for clinicians, researchers, professionals in the health care industry, and students at the graduate and upper undergraduate levels who are interested in mental health … Recommended.' K. 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Magnetic resonance spectroscopy investigations of bioenergy and mitochondrial function in mood disorders Perry Renshaw and Brent M. Kious; 9. Imaging glutamatergic and GABAergic abnormalities in mood disorders Rodrigo Machado-Viera, Estêvão Scotti-Muzzi, Maria Concepcion Garcia Otaduy and Márcio Gerhardt Soeiro-de-Souza; 10. Neuroimaging brain inflammation in mood disorders Jeffery Meyer; Part IV. Novel Approaches in Brain Imaging: 11. Imaging genetic and epigenetic markers in mood disorders Francesco Benedetti, Sara Poletti, Elena Mazza and Benedetta Vai; 12. FMRI neurofeedback as treatment for depression David Linden and Leon Skottnik; 13. Functional near-infrared spectroscopy studies in mood disorders Koji Matsuo and Toshio Matsubara; 14. Electrophysiological biomarkers for mood disorders Raymond Cho, Nithya Ramakrishnan, Nicholas Murphy and Sudhakar Selvaraj; 15. Magnetoencephalograhy (MEG) studies in mood disorders Allison Nugent; 16. An overview of machine learning applications in mood disorders Benson Mwangi, Natasha Topolski and Su Hyun Jeong; Part V. Therapeutic Applications of Neuroimaging in Mood Disorders: 17. Effects of lithium on brain structure in bipolar disorder Philip Szeszko, Jasmine Kaur and Vivian Kafantaris; 18. Molecular imaging of dopamine and antipsychotics in bipolar disorder Sameer Jauhar; 19. Neuroimaging studies of effects of psychotherapy in depression Prof Philip Cowen, Beata R. Godlewska and Sudhakar Selvaraj; 20. Imaging the effects of psychotherapy in mood disorders Thomas Meyer and Isabelle Bauer.","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48738289320279,"sku":"9781108427128","price":47.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"ultrasound-in-assisted-reproduction-and-early-pregnancy-9781108810210","title":"Ultrasound in Assisted Reproduction and Early","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUltrasonography is a crucial tool in successful assisted reproduction but requires a steady hand and can often be difficult for unconfident clinicians. A comprehensive ultrasound imaging reference, this is an essential guide for trainee clinicians, ultrasonographers, and nurses working in the field of assisted reproductive technology. 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Both clinical and molecular diagnoses are addressed, and tumor histopathology is employed as the basis of treatment recommendations including surgery, radiation therapy, systemic therapy and novel therapeutics.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This is an excellent monograph of the Diagnosis, Pathology, Imaging, Treatment, and Surgical outcomes of sarcomas and related tumors of the soft tissue variety. … This is a very good book for oropedic surgeons, patologists, students, and clinicians with an interest in the diagnosis and treatment of high and low grade liposarcomas, leomyosarcomas, benign type lesions, and other kind of subcutaneous tumors with distant lung, brain, and liver metastases.” (Joseph J. Grenier, Amazon.com, October, 2015)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This is an impressive book. 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Bagaria, Journal of Radiation Oncology, Vol. 3, 2014)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePreface\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. General Description\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Natural History – Importance of Size, Site, Histopathology\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. General Statement as to Efficacy of Surgery \/ Chemotherapy \/ Radiation Therapy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I. Management by Histopathology - Introduction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4.  Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5. Liposarcoma \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e6. Leiomyosarcoma \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e7. Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma (UPS) (Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma - MFH) \/ \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMyxofibrosarcoma \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e8. Synovial Sarcoma \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e9. Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor (MPNST) \/ Triton Tumor\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e10. Desmoid Tumor \/ Deep-Seated Fibromatosis (Desmoid-type Fibromatosis)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e11. Solitary Fibrous Tumor \/ Hemangiopericytoma\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e12. Fibrosarcoma and its Variants\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e13. Vascular Sarcomas\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e14. Epithelioid Sarcoma\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e15. Sarcomas more Common in Children \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e16. Radiation Induced Sarcoma\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e17. Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e18. Clear Cell Sarcoma \/ Melanoma of Soft Parts \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e19. Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e20. Extraskeletal Myxoid Chondrosarcoma \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e21. Other Uterine Sarcomas\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e22. Extraskeletal Osteogenic Sarcoma\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e23. Sustentacular Tumors of Lymph Tissue\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e24. Uncommon \/ Unique Sites\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II.   Benign and Less Aggressive Lesions - Introduction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e25. Mostly Benign \/ Rarely Metastasizing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e26. Benign Tumors\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e27. Reactive Lesions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e10. Desmoid Tumor \/ Deep-Seated Fibromatosis (Desmoid-type Fibromatosis)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e11. Solitary Fibrous Tumor \/ Hemangiopericytoma\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e12. Fibrosarcoma and its Variants\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e13. Vascular Sarcomas\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e14. Epithelioid Sarcoma\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e15. 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The book provides an atlas of clinical target volumes (CTVs) for commonly encountered cancers, with each chapter illustrating CTV delineation on a slice-by-slice basis, on planning CT images. Common anatomic variants for each tumor are represented in individual illustrations, with annotations highlighting differences in coverage. The anatomy of each site and patterns of lymphatic drainage are discussed, and their influence on the design of CTVs is explained in detail. Utilization of other imaging modalities, including MRI, to delineate volumes is highlighted. Key details of simulation and planning are briefly reviewed. 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Current and emerging perspectives on genetics, biology, and prevention are first discussed in depth, and individual sections are then devoted to pathology, imaging, oncological surgery, plastic and reconstructive surgery, medical oncology, and radiotherapy. In each case the focus is on the most recent progress and\/or state of the art therapies and techniques. Further topics to receive detailed consideration include particular conditions requiring multidisciplinary approaches, the investigation of new drugs and immunological agents, lifestyle and psychological aspects, and biostatistics and informatics. 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Organized by body site, concise clinical chapters provide easy access to critical information. Important \"pearls\" of epidemiology, anatomy, pathology, and clinical presentation are highlighted. The key elements of the work-up are listed, followed by staging and\/or risk classification systems. Treatment recommendations are discussed based on stage, histology, and\/or risk classification. Brief summaries of key trials and studies provide the rationale for the recommendations. Practical guidelines for radiation techniques are described and  complications and follow-up guidelines are outlined. The Third Edition incorporates new key studies and trials to reflect current radiation oncology practice; includes the most recent staging systems; and features new color illustrations and anatomic atlases to aid in treatment planning. 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Beginning with initial imaging, classification and clinical decision-making, the spine is approached anatomically from the upper cervical to the sacrum, describing the unique considerations and approaches appropriate to each region, such as laminectomy and stabilization, en bloc spondylectomy and resection and reconstruction. Less invasive and minimally invasive approaches are discussed throughout the text. Radiation therapy modalities and other adjuvant treatments are also discussed, as well as reconstructive flap coverage and the management of complications. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe spinal column is the most common site of metastatic cancer, and a multidisciplinary approach is required to provide patients with reasonable management options to prevent and treat the disabling symptoms caused by this debilitating condition. 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The content is primarily based on case reports, some of which are compared in order to reveal their ostensibly small but significant differences. The book addresses a significant and lingering gap in ECG interpretation, which is the actual cause of many poor decisions in the diagnostic and therapeutic contexts. 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Bullet points, figures, tables, and images make for an intuitive reader experience. Recommendations are taken from the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO), the European Society for Radiation Oncology (ESTRO), and the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN).  Planning guides for imaging, diagnosis, and staging offer readers a starting point in approaching each patient based on disease origin, and dosing guidelines then detail consideration for treatment methods. Each chapter additionally includes disease-specific pearls and key points to test the knowledge reviewed in the chapters. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eExperts in the disease sites from the United States serve as senior authors on each chapter.  The authors include all diseases associated with radiation oncology training to ensure a comprehensive resource for exam studying and clinical care. 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For ease of comprehension the text is backed by more than 590 images which include graphic visualizations and more than 300 infrared thermography figures. The latter include many new ones depicting, for example, spectacular views of phenomena in nature, sports, and daily life.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface to Second Edition XVII\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface to First Edition XIX\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eList of Acronyms XXIII\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Fundamentals of Infrared Thermal Imaging 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 Introduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2 Infrared Radiation 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2.1 ElectromagneticWaves and the Electromagnetic Spectrum 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2.2 Basics of Geometrical Optics for Infrared Radiation 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2.2.1 Geometric Properties of Reflection and Refraction 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2.2.2 Specular and Diffuse Reflection 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2.2.3 Portion of Reflected and Transmitted Radiation: Fresnel Equations 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3 Radiometry and Thermal Radiation 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3.1 Basic Radiometry 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3.1.1 Radiant Power, Excitance, and Irradiance 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3.1.2 Spectral Densities of Radiometric Quantities 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3.1.3 Solid Angles 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3.1.4 Radiant Intensity, Radiance, and Lambertian Emitters 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3.1.5 Radiation Transfer between Surfaces: Fundamental Law of Radiometry and View Factor 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3.2 Blackbody Radiation 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3.2.1 Definition 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3.2.2 Planck Distribution Function for Blackbody Radiation 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3.2.3 Different Representations of Planck’s Law 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3.2.4 Stefan–Boltzmann Law 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3.2.5 Band Emission 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3.2.6 Order-of-Magnitude Estimate of Detector Sensitivities of IR Cameras 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4 Emissivity 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4.1 Definition 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4.2 Classification of Objects according to Emissivity 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4.3 Emissivity and Kirchhoff’s Law 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4.4 Parameters Affecting Emissivity Values 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4.4.1 Material 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4.4.2 Irregular Surface Structure 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4.4.3 Viewing Angle 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4.4.4 Regular Geometry Effects 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4.4.5 Wavelength 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4.4.6 Temperature 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4.4.7 Conclusion 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4.5 Techniques toMeasure\/Guess Emissivities for PracticalWork 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4.6 Blackbody Radiators: Emissivity Standards for Calibration Purposes 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5 Optical Material Properties in IR 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5.1 Attenuation of IR Radiation while Passing throughMatter 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5.2 Transmission of Radiation through the Atmosphere 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5.3 Transmission of Radiation through Slablike SolidMaterials 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5.3.1 Nonabsorbing Slabs 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5.3.2 Absorbing Slabs 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5.4 Examples of Transmission Spectra of Optical Materials for IR Thermal Imaging 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5.4.1 Gray Materials in Used IR Spectral Ranges 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5.4.2 Some Selective Absorbers 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.6 Thin Film Coatings: IR Components with Tailored Optical Properties 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.6.1 Interference ofWaves 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.6.2 Interference and Optical Thin Films 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.6.3 Examples of AR Coatings 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.6.4 Other Optical Components 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.7 Some Notes on the History of Infrared Science and Technology 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.7.1 Infrared Science 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.7.1.1 Discovery of Heat Rays and Atmospheric Absorption 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.7.1.2 Blackbodies and Blackbody Radiation 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.7.1.3 Radiation Laws 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.7.2 Development of Infrared Technology 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.7.2.1 Prerequisites for IR Imaging 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.7.2.2 Quantitative Measurements 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.7.2.3 Applications and Imaging Techniques 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Basic Properties of IR Imaging Systems 107\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 Introduction 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 Detectors and Detector Systems 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.1 Parameters That Characterize Detector Performance 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.2 Noise Equivalent Temperature Difference 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.3 Thermal Detectors 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.3.1 Temperature Change of Detector 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.3.2 Temperature-Dependent Resistance of Bolometer 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.3.3 NEP and D* forMicrobolometer 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.4 Photon Detectors 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.4.1 Principle of Operation and Responsivity 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.4.2 D* for Signal-Noise-Limited Detection 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.4.3 D* for Background Noise Limited Detection 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.4.4 Necessity to Cool Photon Detectors 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.5 Types of Photon Detectors 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.5.1 Photoconductors 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.5.2 Photodiodes 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.5.3 Schottky Barrier Detectors 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.5.4 Quantum Well IR Photodetectors 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.5.5 Recent Developments in IR Detector Technology 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 Basic Measurement Process in IR Imaging 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3.1 Radiometric Chain 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3.2 Wavebands for Thermal Imaging 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3.3 Selecting the AppropriateWaveband for Thermal Imaging 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3.3.1 Total Detected Amount of Radiation 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3.3.2 Temperature Contrast–Radiation Changes upon Temperature Changes 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3.3.3 Influence of Background Reflections 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3.3.4 Influence of Emissivity and Emissivity Uncertainties 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3.3.5 Potential use of Bolometers in MWor SWband 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4 Complete Camera Systems 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4.1 Camera Design – Image Formation 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4.1.1 Scanning Systems 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4.1.2 Staring Systems–Focal-Plane Arrays 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4.1.3 Nonuniformity Correction 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4.1.4 Bad Pixel Correction 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4.2 Photon Detector versus Bolometer Cameras 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4.3 Detector Temperature Stabilization and Detector Cooling 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4.4 Optics and Filters 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4.4.1 Spectral Response 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4.4.2 Chromatic Aberrations 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4.4.3 Field of View 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4.4.4 Extender Rings 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4.4.5 Narcissus Effect 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4.4.6 Spectral Filters 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4.5 Calibration 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4.6 Camera Operation 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4.6.1 Switch-On Behavior of Cameras 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4.6.2 Thermal Shock Behavior 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4.7 Camera Software – Software Tools 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5 Camera Performance Characterization 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5.1 Temperature Accuracy 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5.2 Temperature Resolution – Noise Equivalent Temperature Difference (NETD) 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5.3 Spatial Resolution – IFOV and Slit Response Function 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5.4 Image Quality: MTF, MRTD, and MDTD 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5.5 Time Resolution – Frame Rate and Integration Time 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 AdvancedMethods in IR Imaging 229\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Introduction 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 Spectrally Resolved Infrared Thermal Imaging 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2.1 Using Filters 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2.1.1 Glass Filters 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2.1.2 Plastic Filters 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2.1.3 Influence of Filters on Object Signal and NETD 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2.2 Two-Color or Ratio Thermography 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2.2.1 Neglecting Background Reflections 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2.2.2 Approximations of Planck’s Radiation Law 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2.2.3 Tobj Error for True Gray Bodies withinWien Approximation 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2.2.4 Additional Tobj Errors Owing to Nongray Objects 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2.2.5 Ratio Versus Single-Band-Radiation Thermometry 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2.2.6 Exemplary Application of Two-Color Thermography 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2.2.7 Extension of Ratio Method and Applications 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2.3 Multi- and Hyperspectral Infrared Imaging 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2.3.1 Principal Idea 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2.3.2 Basics of FTIR Spectrometry 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2.3.3 Advantages of FTIR Spectrometers 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2.3.4 Example of a Hyperspectral Imaging Instrument 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 Superframing 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.1 Method 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.2 Example of High-Speed Imaging and Selected Integration Times 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.3 Cameras with Fixed Integration Time 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4 Polarization in Infrared Thermal Imaging 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4.1 Polarization and Thermal Reflections 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4.1.1 Transition from Directed to Diffuse Reflections from Surfaces 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4.1.2 Reflectivities for SelectedMaterials in the Thermal Infrared Range 276\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4.1.3 Measuring Reflectivity Spectra: Laboratory Experiments 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4.1.4 Identification and Suppression of Thermal Reflections: Practical Examples 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4.2 Polarization-Sensitive Thermal Imaging 284\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5 Processing of IR Images 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5.1 Basic Methods of Image Processing 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5.1.1 Image Fusion 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5.1.2 Image Building 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5.1.3 Image Subtraction 290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5.1.4 Consecutive Image Subtraction: Time Derivatives 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5.1.5 Consecutive Image Subtraction: High-Sensitivity Mode 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5.1.6 Image Derivative in Spatial Domain 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5.1.7 Infrared Image Contrast and Digital Detail Enhancement 300\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5.2 Advanced Methods of Image Processing 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5.2.1 Preprocessing 311\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5.2.2 Geometrical Transformations 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5.2.3 Segmentation 314\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5.2.4 Feature Extraction and Reduction 316\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5.2.5 Pattern Recognition 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5.2.6 Deblurring of Infrared Images 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.6 Active Thermal Imaging 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.6.1 Transient Heat Transfer – ThermalWave Description 330\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.6.2 Pulse Thermography 333\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.6.3 Lock-in Thermography 337\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.6.3.1 Nondestructive Testing of Metals and Composite Structures 340\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.6.3.2 Solar Cell Inspection 343\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.6.4 Pulsed Phase Thermography 345\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 346\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Some Basic Concepts in Heat Transfer 351\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 Introduction 351\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 The Basic Heat TransferModes: Conduction, Convection, and Radiation 352\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2.1 Conduction 352\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2.2 Convection 355\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2.3 Radiation 356\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2.4 Convection Including Latent Heats 357\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3 Selected Examples of Heat Transfer Problems 359\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3.1 Overview 359\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3.2 Conduction within Solids: The Biot Number 361\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3.3 Steady-State Heat Transfer through One-DimensionalWalls and U-Value 364\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3.4 Heat Transfer ThroughWindows 369\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3.5 Steady-State Heat Transfer in Two- and Three-Dimensional Problems: Thermal Bridges 370\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3.6 Dew Point Temperatures 372\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4 Transient Effects: Heating and Cooling of Objects 373\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4.1 Heat Capacity and Thermal Diffusivity 374\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4.2 Short Survey of Quantitative Treatments of Time-Dependent Problems 375\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4.3 Demonstration of Transient Heat Diffusion 377\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4.4 Typical Time Constants for Transient Thermal Phenomena 377\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4.4.1 Cooling Cube Experiment 379\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4.4.2 Theoretical Modeling of Cooling of Solid Cubes 379\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4.4.3 Time Constants for Different Objects 382\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.5 Some Thoughts on the Validity of Newton’s Law 383\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.5.1 Theoretical Cooling Curves 383\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.5.2 Relative Contributions of Radiation and Convection 385\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.5.3 Experiments: Heating and Cooling of Light Bulbs 389\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 392\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Basic Applications for Teaching: Direct Visualization of Physics Phenomena 393\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 Introduction 393\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2 Mechanics: Transformation of Mechanical Energy into Heat 394\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.1 Sliding Friction andWeight 394\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.2 Sliding Friction during Braking of Bicycles and Motorcycles 395\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.3 Sliding Friction: the Finger or Hammer Pencil 398\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.4 Inelastic Collisions: Tennis 398\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.5 Inelastic Collisions: The Human Balance 401\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.6 Temperature Rise of Floor and Feet whileWalking 402\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.7 Temperature Rise of Tires during Normal Driving of a Vehicle 403\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.8 Generating Heat by Periodic Stretching of Rubber 404\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3 Thermal Physics Phenomena 406\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3.1 Conventional Hot-Water-Filled Heaters 407\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3.2 Thermal Conductivities 407\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3.3 Conduction of Heat in Stack of Paper 410\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3.4 Convection in Liquids 410\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3.5 Convection Effects Due to Gases 414\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3.6 Evaporative Cooling 414\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3.7 Adiabatic Heating and Cooling 417\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3.8 Heating of Cheese Cubes 418\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3.9 Cooling of Bottles and Cans 422\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4 Electromagnetism 424\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4.1 Energy and Power in Simple Electric Circuits 424\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4.2 Eddy Currents 426\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4.3 Thermoelectric Effects 427\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4.4 Experiments with Microwave Ovens 429\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4.4.1 Setup 429\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4.4.2 Visualization of Horizontal Modes 430\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4.4.3 Visualization of Vertical Modes 431\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4.4.4 Aluminum Foil in Microwave Ovens 431\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5 Optics and Radiation Physics 432\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5.1 Transmission ofWindow Glass, NaCl, and SiliconWafers 433\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5.2 From Specular to Diffuse Reflection 435\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5.3 Some Light Sources 437\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5.4 Blackbody Cavities 437\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5.5 Emissivities and Leslie Cube 439\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContents XI\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5.6 From Absorption to Emission of Cavity Radiation 441\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5.7 Selective Absorption and Emission of Gases 443\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 444\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Shortwave Infrared Thermal Imaging 447\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 Introduction 447\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2 The Why and How of SWInfrared Imaging 447\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3 Some Applications of SWInfrared Imaging 450\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.1 Water OpticalMaterial Properties 452\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.2 Cameras Used in the Experiments 452\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.3 Selected Examples of SWImaging 454\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.3.1 High-Temperature Measurements 454\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.3.2 Vegetation Studies 456\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.3.3 Sky-to-Cloud Contrast Enhancement 458\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.3.4 Sorting Plastics and Detecting Liquid Levels in Plastic Containers 460\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.3.5 Looking Beneath the Surface 461\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.3.6 Undamaged Fresh Fruit\/Vegetable Test 466\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.3.7 Material Properties of Liquids 467\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.3.8 Moisture onWalls 470\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.3.9 Other Applications of SW Imaging 470\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4 Survey of Commercial Systems 472\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 472\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 IR Imaging of Buildings and Infrastructure 477\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 Introduction 477\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1.1 Publicity of IR Images of Buildings 478\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1.2 Just Colorful Images? 479\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1.2.1 Level and Span 480\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1.2.2 Choice of Color Palette 480\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1.2.3 More on Palette, Level, and Span 480\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1.3 General Problems Associated with Interpretation of IR Images 485\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1.4 Energy Standard Regulations for Buildings 488\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2 Some Standard Examples for Building Thermography 490\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2.1 Half-Timbered Houses behind Plaster 490\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2.2 Other Examples with OutsideWalls 493\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2.3 Determining whether a Defect Is Energetically Relevant 494\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2.4 The Role of Inside Thermal Insulation 497\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2.5 Floor Heating Systems 498\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3 Geometrical Thermal Bridges versus Structural Problems 500\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3.1 Geometrical Thermal Bridges 500\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3.2 Structural Defects 504\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4 External Influences 507\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4.1 Wind 507\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4.2 Effect of Moisture in Thermal Images 509\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4.3 Solar Load and Shadows 513\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4.3.1 Modeling Transient Effects Due to Solar Load 513\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4.3.2 Experimental Time Constants 516\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4.3.3 Shadows 518\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4.3.4 Solar Load of Structures withinWalls 519\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4.3.5 Direct Solar Reflections 520\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4.4 General View Factor Effects in Building Thermography 525\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4.5 Night Sky Radiant Cooling and the View Factor 528\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4.5.1 Cars Parked Outside or Below a Carport 529\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4.5.2 Walls of Houses Facing a Clear Sky 531\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4.5.3 View Factor Effects: Partial Shielding ofWalls by Carport 531\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4.5.4 View Factor Effects: The Influence of Neighboring Buildings and Roof Overhang 533\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.5 Windows 534\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.5.1 General Features 534\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.5.2 Optically Induced Thermal Effects 539\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.6 Thermography and Blower-Door Tests 541\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.6.1 Close-Up Studies 543\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.6.2 Overview Studies 547\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.7 Quantitative IR Imaging: Total Heat Transfer through Building Envelope 549\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.8 New Developments and Conclusions 552\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 556\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Industrial Application: Detection of Gases 561\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1 Introduction 561\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2 Spectra of Molecular Gases 561\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3 Influences of Gases on IR Imaging: Absorption, Scattering, and Emission of Radiation 567\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3.1 Introduction 567\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3.2 Interaction of Gases with IR Radiation 567\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3.3 Influence of Gases on IR Signals from Objects 569\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4 Absorption by Cold Gases: Quantitative Aspects 572\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4.1 Attenuation of Radiation by a Cold Gas 572\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4.2 From Transmission Spectra to Absorption Constants 574\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4.3 Transmission Spectra for Arbitrary Gas Conditions and IR Camera Signal Changes 574\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4.4 Calibration Curves for Gas Detection 577\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4.5 Problem: the Enormous Variety ofMeasurement Conditions 578\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.5 Thermal Emission from Hot Gases 580\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.6 New Developments 582\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.7 Practical Examples: Gas Detection with Commercial IR Cameras 588\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.7.1 Organic Compounds 588\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.7.2 Some Inorganic Compounds 591\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.7.3 CO2: Gas of the Century 594\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.7.3.1 Comparison of Broadband and Narrowband Detection 596\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.7.3.2 Detecting Volume Concentration of CO2 in Exhaled Air 597\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.7.3.3 Absorption, Scattering, and Thermal Emission of IR Radiation 597\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.7.3.4 Quantitative Result: Detecting Minute Amounts of CO2 in Air 599\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.7.3.5 Quantitative Result: Detection ofWell-Defined CO2 Gas Flows from a Tube 599\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.A Appendix: Survey of Transmission Spectra of Various Gases 602\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.A.1 Inorganic Compounds 1 604\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.A.2 Inorganic Compounds 2 605\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.A.3 Simple Hydrocarbons 1 606\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.A.4 Simple Hydrocarbons 2 607\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.A.5 Simple Multiple Bond Compounds and Some Alcohols 608\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.A.6 Some Ketones\/Ethers 609\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.A.7 Some Benzene Compounds 610\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.A.8 Some HydrocarbonsWith Halogens 611\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 612\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Microsystems 615\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.1 Introduction 615\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2 Special Requirements for Thermal Imaging 616\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2.1 Mechanical Stability of Setup 616\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2.2 Microscope Objectives, Close-up Lenses, Extender Rings 616\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2.3 High-Speed Recording 618\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2.4 Temperature Measurement 618\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3 Microfluidic Systems 619\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3.1 Microreactors 619\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3.1.1 Stainless Steel Falling Film Microreactor 619\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3.1.2 Glass Microreactor 623\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3.1.3 Silicon Microreactor 625\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3.2 Micro Heat Exchangers 626\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4 Microsensors 628\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4.1 Thermal IR Sensors 628\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4.1.1 IR Thermopile Sensors 629\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4.1.2 IR Bolometer Sensors 632\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4.2 Semiconductor Gas Sensors 635\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.5 Microsystems with Electric to Thermal Energy Conversion 637\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.5.1 Miniaturized IR Emitters 637\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.5.2 Micro Peltier Elements 639\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.5.3 Cryogenic Actuators 640\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 642\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Selected Topics in Industry 645\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1 Introduction 645\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2 Miscellaneous Industrial Applications 645\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2.1 Predictive Maintenance and Quality Control 645\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2.2 Pipes and Valves in a Power Plant 647\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2.3 Levels of Liquids in Tanks in Petrochemical Industry 648\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2.4 Polymer Molding 651\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2.5 Rack-Storage Fire Testing 652\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3 Low-Voltage Electrical Applications 653\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3.1 Early Microelectronic Boards 654\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3.2 Macroscopic Electric Boards 655\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3.3 ModernMicroelectronic Boards 656\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4 High-Voltage Electrical Applications 656\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4.1 Substation Transformers 657\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4.2 Overheated High-Voltage Line 659\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4.3 Electric Fan Defects 660\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4.4 Oil Levels in High-Voltage Bushings 660\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.5 Metal Industry and High Temperatures 662\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.5.1 Direct Imaging of HotMetal Molds 662\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.5.2 Manufacturing Hot SolidMetal Strips: Thermal Reflections 663\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.5.3 Determination of Metal Temperatures if Emissivity Is Known 665\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.5.4 Determining Metal Temperatures for Unknown Emissivity: Gold Cup Method 666\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.5.5 Determining Metal Temperatures for Unknown Emissivity:Wedge and Black Emitter Method 667\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.5.6 Other Applications of IR Imaging in Metal Industry or at High Temperatures 669\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.6 Automobile Industry 670\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.6.1 Quality Control of Heating Systems 671\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.6.2 Active and Passive IR Night Vision Systems 672\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.6.3 IR Imaging of Race Cars 675\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.6.4 Motorcycles 676\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.7 Airplane and Spacecraft Industry 676\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.7.1 Imaging of Aircraft 676\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.7.2 Imaging of Spacecraft 678\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.8 Plastic Foils 683\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.8.1 Spectra: Selective Emitters 683\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.8.2 Images: Looking through Plastics 685\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.9 Surveillance and Security: Range of IR Cameras 687\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.9.1 Applications in Surveillance 687\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.9.2 Range of IR Cameras 688\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.10 Line Scanning Thermometry ofMoving Objects 694\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.11 Remote Sensing Using IR Imaging 695\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.11.1 Survey ofMethods 695\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.11.2 Some IR Imaging Applications Using Drones 699\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 702\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Selected Applications in Other Fields 709\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1 Medical Applications 709\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1.1 Introduction 709\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1.2 Diagnosis andMonitoring of Pain 712\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1.3 Acupuncture 716\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1.4 Breast Thermography and Detection of Breast Cancer 718\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1.5 Other Medical Applications 719\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1.5.1 Raynaud’s Phenomenon 719\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1.5.2 Pressure Ulcers 720\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2 Animals and Veterinary Applications 721\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2.1 Pets 722\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2.2 Zoo Animals 723\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2.3 Equine Thermography 725\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2.4 Wildlife 726\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.3 Sports 729\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.3.1 High-Speed Recording of Tennis Serve 729\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.3.2 Squash and Volleyball 732\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.3.3 Other Applications in Sports 734\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.4 Arts: Music, Contemporary Dancing, and Paintings 735\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.4.1 Musical Instruments 735\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.4.2 Contemporary Dance 737\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.4.3 Paintings 740\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.5 Nature 742\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.5.1 Sky and Clouds 742\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.5.2 Wildfires 746\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.5.3 Sun and Moon 749\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.5.4 InfraredMirages 752\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.5.5 Geothermal Phenomena 754\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.5.5.1 Geysers and Hot Springs 754\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.5.5.2 IR Thermal Imaging in Volcanology 756\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 760\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 765\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48743127449943,"sku":"9783527413515","price":153.81,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9783527413515.jpg?v=1720064230"},{"product_id":"contrast-media-in-radiology-appraisal-and-prospects-9783540115342","title":"Contrast Media in Radiology: Appraisal and","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJournalists, always very direct and in search of sensation, essentially asked me two questions on the occasion of this workshop: What were the goals of the meeting? With the improvement of diagnosis through the development of image techniques, didn't the contrast media already have their future behind them? Many answers were provided during the course of the workshop, and in order to best answer the journalists I proposed the following synopsis. 1. Since the 1979 Colorado Springs workshop organized by E. Lasser, progress has been so rapid and the newly available works so numerous that another meeting on an international level for the purpose of pre­ senting and discussing these advances appeared indispensable. Why not then in Europe and why not in Lyon? To expand on this progress, by 1981 the new contrast media with less-hyperosmolar molecules, still in the trial stage in 1979, were al­ most all available commercially for angiography, albeit at prohibitive prices. The advantages of these various media are becoming better known; moreover, in the wake of Lasser's work, our understanding of the pathophysiology of their noxious effects is also advancing rapidly owing to the use of models (for the target organs: heart, vessel wall, nervous system, kidney; and for the more general reactions: blood cells, coagulation, complement system, circulating enzymatic systems). In addition, further new molecules are currently being studied in re­ search laboratories. 2.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSection A: General Toxicity.- Contrast Material Reactors: Pathogenicity and Clinical Aspects in 1981.- Risk Factors for Adverse Reactions in Intravenous Urography.- Prevention of Shocks Induced by Intravenous Urography.- Adverse Reactions to Intravenous Contrast Media in Urography — Results of a National Survey.- Allergy to Radiographic Contrast Media: Accumulated Evidence for Antibody-mediated Human Toxicity and a New Animal Model.- Immunobiological Effects of Contrast Media with Special Reference to “Nonsequential Activation” of Complement.- Contrast Media and Immediate Hypersensitivity.- Iodinated Contrast Agents: Effect on ATP: Creatine N-Phospho-transferase Isoenzymes in the Arterial Wall.- The Effect of Radiographic Iodized Contrast Media on Coagulation, Fibrinolysis, and Complement System.- In Vivo and in Vitro Modifications of Platelet Aggregation and Release of ATP by Ionic and Nonionic Contrast Media Used in Angiography.- Toxicity of New Contrast Media in Cell Cultures.- Effects of Contrast Media on Cell Cultures.- The Comparative Effect of Ionic and Nonionic Contrast Media on the Sickling Phenomenon.- Summary of the Discussion.- Section B: Effect on the Heart.- Considerations of Pathogenicity and Clinical Aspects of Contrast Media Toxicity on the Heart in 1981.- Effects on Cardiac Function of Contrast Media Used in Angiography: An Experimental Study.- Comparison of Iopamidol, Ioxaglate, and Diatrizoate During Coronary Angiography in Dogs.- Effects of Iohexol on Heart Functions During Coronary Arteriography in Dogs.- The Importance of Electrolyte Shifts and Calcium Binding on Cardiotoxicity of Contrast Media.- Regional Myocardial Hemodynamic and Metabolic Effects of Ionic and Nonionic Contrast Media in the Normal and Ischemic State.- Modifications in Coronary Flow After Injection of Contrast Media.- Changes in Left Ventricular Preload and Afterload Induced by Coronary Angiography: Influence of Contrast Medium Osmolality.- Influence of Ioxaglix Acid on Hemoglobin Affinity During Selective Coronarography.- The Use of Amipaque in Pediatric Angiocardiography.- Comparative Study in Small Infants of the Hemodynamic Effects of Ioxaglate and Diatrizoate Contrast Media in Left Ventriculography.- A Comparison Between the New Low Osmolality Contrast Agent, Hexabrix, and a Conventional One.- Summary of the Discussion.- Section C: Effects on the Nervous System.- The Neurotoxicity of Water-soluble Contrast Media: Actual Concepts and Future.- A Nonionic, Isotonic Dimer Iotrol: A New Contrast Medium for the Intrathecal Space. A Review of Pharmacological Evaluation.- Excretion of Aqueous Contrast Media From the Subarachnoid Space of Primates.- Experimental Model of Neurotoxicity Study of Water-soluble Contrast Media.- Immediate and Delayed Neurotoxicity of Newly Synthesized Contrast Media Demonstrated by EEG Sequential Analysis.- The Effect of Myelographic Contrast Media on the Arachnoid.- Comparative Experimental Study of Contrast Media in Neuroradiology.- Changes in the Cerebrospinal Fluid Pressure After Intrathecal Injection of Contrast Media in Rabbits.- Adverse Effects From Contrast Media: Preliminary Results Obtained with an Experimental Model.- First Round Table: Concluding Remarks.- The Stream of Metrizamide in the Subarachnoid Spaces in Relation to Adverse Effects of Cisternography.- Use of the New Hydrosoluble Contrast Materials (Metrizamide and Iopamidol) in Tomodensitometric Exploration of the Subarachnoid Spaces and Cisterns.- Adverse Reactions to Myelography with Metrizamide in Children.- Iopamidol, a New Nonionic Contrast Medium for Myelography and Sacculoradiculography: A Review of 800 Cases.- Ioglunide: A New Contrast Medium for Myelography and Cisternography (Animal Experiments and Preliminary Clinical Experience).- Second Round Table: Discussion.- Section D: Effects on the Kidney.- Kidney: Pharmacology of Contrast Media.- Nephrotoxicity of Uroangiographic Contrast Media.- The Urinary Concentration of Urographic Radiocontrast Drugs: The Role of Sodium Chloride Excretion and Free-Water-Production.- Variations of Urinary Sodium Concentration After Contrast Media with Different Osmolality.- Nephrotoxicity of Iodinated Contrast Media: A Preliminary Report on Five Compounds Used for Urography.- Acute Renal Failure Initiated by Contrast Media.- Summary of the Discussion.- Section E: Various Topics.- The Effect of X-ray Contrast Media on the Endothelium of the Aorta and Vena Cava in Rats.- Rapid Injection of a Cold Water-soluble Triiodide for Cardiovascular Investigation. Physicochemical Basis, Injection Technique, Tolerance, Prospects of Utilization.- Comparison of Hexabrix and Urografin in the Study of Post-phlebographic Thrombotic Side Effects.- Effects of Contrast Material on Blood Volume.- Labeling of Embolizing Substances with Contrast Agents.- Contrast Media in Arthrography. Experimental Study.- Iodinated Compound and Thyroid Status.- Binding of Contrast Media to Human Prealbumin: Another Cause of Thyroid Hormonal Disorder.- Summary of the Discussion.- Section F: Various Topics.- Angiography in Lower Extremities with New Contrast Media: Review of Double-blind Studies.- Patient Reactions During Hexabrix, Iopamidol and Conray Angiography.- Experience of Cerebral Arteriography with Iopamidol: Clinical Data.- Painless Angiography with Newer Contrast Media.- Hemodynamic Changes During Aortic Arch Angiography. A Comparative Study Using Two Contrast Media: Telebrix30 (Ioxitalamate) and Hexabrix (Ioxaglate).- B 15 000: A Nonionic Contrast Medium in Peripheral Angiography.- First Part: Discussion.- Compared Effects on Various Blood Parameters of Iopamidol and Iodamide in Man During Infusion Urography.- Conventional Versus Low Osmolality Nonionic and Dimeric Intravenous Contrast Media: Noninvasive Evaluation of Hemodynamic Effects.- Comparative Study of the Effects of Two Contrast Media of Different Osmolarity on Pulmonary Hemodynamics and Lung Function.- Synergism of Radiographic Contrast Media and X-Irradiation.- Design and Synthesis of New Compounds for Hepatobiliary Imaging.- Comparative Double-blind Study of Three Different Oral Contrast Media in Cholecystography.- Can We Improve Cholecystography? A Multiple Factor Experiment.- Choice of Radiologic Contrast Medium: The Medico-legal Point of View.- Section G: Contrast Media and CT.- Optimal Contrast Media for CT: Ionic or Nonionic, Monomer or Dimer?.- The Value of Nonionic Contrast Media in CT.- Comparison of Contrast Enhancement Pharmacokinetics of Contrast Media in Clinical Patients.- Contrast Materials and the Liver: Application to Scanography X.- Water-soluble Contrast Agents for Computed Tomography of the Liver: Experimental Studies in Dog.- Contrast Enhancement Pharmacokinetics of Ionic and Nonionic Contrast Agents.- Section H: New Molecules and New Images.- Futurology of Contrast Media: A Partially Warranted Prophecy.- Two New Classes of Low-Osmotic Contrast Agents: Triiodinated Cations and Nonionic Dimers.- Experiences of Dimeric and Polymeric Contrast Agents.- Corporeal Distribution of Iodinated Lipid Emulsions in Terms of Particle Size.- Contrast Media for Long-term (Blood Pool) Opacification of the Vascular System.- Summary of the Round Table.","brand":"Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH \u0026 Co. 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This third, revised and updated edition includes new chapters on genetics and molecular biology and on pathology of soft tissue tumors, with respect to the new World Health Organization (WHO) classification of soft tissue tumors. It aims to serve both as a systematic, descriptive textbook and as a rich pictorial database of soft tissue masses. The addition of numerous new illustrations of common and rare soft tissue tumors will further increase the scientific and educational value of this third edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the reviews of the third edition:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRAD-Magazine, Nov. 2006: \"There is a lot of knowledge and experience between the two book covers, which is well presented....\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This third edition of ‘Imaging of soft tissue tumors’ has been considerably enlarged by using the bank data of the Belgian Soft Tissue Neoplasm Registry. … This new edition should be recommended to radiologists and nuclear medicine doctors, surgeons, oncologists, graduated or in training, but it is also of interest for the specialists related to the different soft tissues.\" (F Duparc, Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, Vol. 28, 2006)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDiagnostic Modalities.- Ultrasound of Soft Tissue Tumors.- Color Doppler Ultrasound.- Plain Radiography, Angiography, and Computed Tomography.- Nuclear Medicine Imaging.- Magnetic Resonance Imaging.- Dynamic Contrast-Enhanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging.- Cytogenetics and Molecular Genetics of Soft Tissue Tumors and Bone Tumors.- Soft Tissue Tumours: the Surgical Pathologist’s Perspective.- Biopsy of Soft Tissue Tumors.- Staging, Grading, and Tissue Specific Diagnosis.- Staging.- Grading and Tissue-Specific Diagnosis.- General Imaging Strategy of Soft Tissue Tumors.- Imaging of Soft Tissue Tumors.- Tumors of Connective Tissue.- Fibrohistiocytic Tumors.- Lipomatous Tumors.- Tumors and Tumor-like Lesions of Blood Vessels.- Lymphatic Tumors.- Tumors of Muscular Origin.- Synovial Tumors.- Tumors of Peripheral Nerves.- Extraskeletal Cartilaginous and Osseous Tumors.- Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumors and Related Lesions.- Lesions of Uncertain Differentiation.- Pseudotumoral Lesions.- Soft Tissue Metastasis.- Soft Tissue Lymphoma.- Imaging of Soft Tissue Tumors in The Pediatric Patient.- Imaging After Treatment.- Follow-Up Imaging of Soft Tissue Tumors.","brand":"Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH \u0026 Co. 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Technical Aspects: How to Improve Needle Visibility   \u003cbr\u003e Section II: Spine Sonoanatomy and Ultrasound-Guided Spine Injections\u003cbr\u003e 5        Spine Sonoanatomy for Pain Physicians     \u003cbr\u003e 6        Ultrasound-Guided Third Occipital Nerve and Cervical Medial Branch Nerve Blocks\u003cbr\u003e 7        Ultrasound-Guided Cervical Zygapophyseal (Facet) Intra-Articular Injection\u003cbr\u003e 8        Ultrasound-Guided Cervical Nerve Root Block    \u003cbr\u003e 9        Ultrasound-Guided Thoracic Paravertebral Block         \u003cbr\u003e 10      Ultrasound-Guided Lumbar Facet Nerve Block and Intraarticular Injection      \u003cbr\u003e 11       Ultrasound-Guided Lumbar Nerve Root (Periradicular) Injections  \u003cbr\u003e 12      Ultrasound-Guided Central Neuroaxial Blocks    \u003cbr\u003e 13      Ultrasound-Guided Caudal Epidural Injections   \u003cbr\u003e 14      Ultrasound-Guided Sacroiliac Joint Injection      \u003cbr\u003e Section III: Ultrasound-Guided 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