Parameters sensitivity assessment and heat source localization using infrared imaging techniques

Abstract Background At present, infrared (IR) imaging is used both as a non-invasive and a non-ionizing technology. Using an IR camera, it is possible to measure body surface temperature in order to detect tumors and malignant cells. Tumors have a high amount of vasculature and an enhanced metabolis...

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Main Authors: Maryam Rastgar-Jazi, Farah Mohammadi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-09-01
Series:BioMedical Engineering OnLine
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12938-017-0403-2