This not only explains the general principles and methods of image processing, but also focuses on recent applications for medical imaging? The contents of this book is divided into three parts: Part I, Figure as Multidimensional Signal, provide an introduction to basic image processing theory, to explain to both analog and digital image representation. Part III, Image Processing and Analysis, focuses on important topics such as image processing tomography image reconstruction, image fusion, image improvement methods, and techniques of image restoration. It also discusses what is needed in image processing environment by documenting the hardware and software needed and the process for picture archiving and communication.