X-Ray CT

This book provides easy-to-understand explanations to systematically and comprehensively describe the X-ray CT technologies, techniques, and skills used for industrial and scientific purposes. Included are many references along with photographs, figures, and equations prepared by the author. These features all facilitate the reader's gaining a deeper understanding of the topics being discussed. The book presents expertise not only on fundamentals but also about hardware, software, and analytical methods for the benefit of technical users. The book targets engineers, researchers, and students who are involved in research, development, design, and quality assurance in industry and academia.

Focuses on industrial and synchrotron X-ray tomography Comprehensive coverage of fundamentals, technology and applications Provides an abundance of clear figures and tables

Autorentext

Hiroyuki Toda has been a distinguished professor at Kyushu University, Japan since 2013. He leads a research group exploring materials strength & characterization in 3D/4D. A major focus is the exploration of the microstructure-property relations of structural materials utilizing synchrotron X-ray microtomography technique. He has authored and co-authored more than 400 academic papers and 8 books. His honors include twelve best paper prizes from academic societies/publishers, and Commendation for Science and Technology by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.

Inhalt

1. History and current status.- 2. Fundamentals of X-ray imaging.- 3. 3D image reconstruction.- 4. Hardware.- 5. Applied imaging techniques.- 6. X-ray CT scanners and their applications.- 7. Fundamentals in 3D image.- 8. 3D image processing and image analysis.- 9. 4D image analysis.- 10. Dimension and shape measurement.