Microscope Image Processing (Electronic book text)

Digital image processing is an integral part of microscopy and is increasingly important to the fields of medicine and scientific research. This book provides a unique one-stop reference on the theory, techniques and applications of this technology. Written by leading experts in the field, the book presents a unique practical perspective of state-of-the-art microscope image processing and the development of specialized algorithms. It contains in-depth analysis of methods coupled with the results of specific real-world experiments, covering topics from image digitization and display, through object measurement and classification, to autofocusing and structured illumination.