• DocumentCode
    1255490
  • Title

    The application of a coherent image processor to the enhancement of radiological images

  • Author

    Taylor, A.J. ; Valera, M.S.I. ; Kvasnik, F.

  • Author_Institution
    Inst. of Sci. & Technol., Manchester Univ., UK
  • Volume
    7
  • Issue
    1
  • fYear
    1988
  • fDate
    3/1/1988 12:00:00 AM
  • Firstpage
    34
  • Lastpage
    38
  • Abstract
    Results of the investigation of the viability of using a coherent optical processor to improve image quality prior to digitization and analysis are presented. Optical processing of small (20 mm*20 mm) and large (100 mm*100 mm) radiological images to improve contrast and enhance edges is demonstrated. A brief summary of the principle of operation of the coherent optical processor is given. Results obtained with the apparatus described here are presented and discussed.<>
  • Keywords
    optical information processing; picture processing; radiology; coherent image processor; coherent optical processor; contrast; edge enhancement; image quality improvement; optical processing; radiological images enhancement; Adaptive optics; Biomedical optical imaging; Filtering; Fourier transforms; Frequency; Image quality; Lenses; Optical distortion; Optical films; Optical filters;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Journal_Title
    Engineering in Medicine and Biology Magazine, IEEE
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • ISSN
    0739-5175
  • Type

    jour

  • DOI
    10.1109/51.652
  • Filename
    652