The science of imaging : an introduction

A genuine introduction to the subject, "The Science of Imaging" is written in a style that keeps the mathematics to a minimum and is copiously littered with examples.

It takes the reader on a grand tour of imaging. Starting with the fundamentals of light and basic cameras, the authors journey through television and holography to advanced scientific and medical imaging.

Topics such as digital recording of images and the photographic process and film development are dealt with in an informative and entertaining manner.