Medical Imaging Systems : An Introductory Guide This open access book gives a complete and comprehensive introduction to the fields of medical imaging systems as designed for a broad range of applications. The authors of the book first explain the foundations of system theory and image processing before highlighting several modalities in a dedicated chapter. The initial focus is on modalities that are closely related to traditional camera systems such as endoscopy and microscopy. This is followed by more complex image formation processes: magnetic resonance imaging X ray projection imaging computed tomography X ray phase contrast imaging nuclear imaging ultrasound and optical coherence tomography