Synopsis
Brain Warping is the first book in the field of brain mapping to cover the mathematics, physics, computer science, and neurobiological issues related to brain spatial transformation and deformation correction. Each chapter covers the history, theory, and implementation of a specific approach to brain mapping and discusses the computer science implementations, including descriptions of the programs and computer codes used in its execution. Scientists and students will find this a "must-have" resource for understanding all of the approaches currently used in brain mapping Key Features
• Describes the mathematical basis of brain warping
• Provides examples of warping strategies used to compare brains from different subjects and different imaging modalities
• Discusses both geometrically based and intensity-based approaches to brain mapping
• Covers the history, theory, and implementation of each approach
• Designed for scientists and students in biomedical physics, computer science, neuroscience, brain mapping, neuroimaging, and radiology
• First book of its kind, written by leading scientists in this new subspecialty
Ali I. Raja
As the decade of the brain comes to an end, the interest in the study of this vital organ continues to increase. In this book on brain warping the editor discusses an important hybrid tool for studying the structure and function of our brains. "The use of warping is now ubiquitous in brain imaging. This book is the first comprehensive text in which all the diverse aspects of brain warping are covered in detail, including important mathematical considerations and practical applications. "The book is aimed at scientists or students studying the brain using different individuals or imaging modalities. It should prove to be a useful resource for anyone working in the field of brain imaging. The editor is widely published in the area of brain imaging and warping. An impressive list of contributors includes authors from all over Europe and North America. "The editor begins with a brief overview of brain warping. Discussions follow as contributors look at the two types of approaches — first the intensity-based approaches and then the geometrically-based approaches. The editor and contributors cover all the important aspects of the multimodality field of brain warping in considerable detail. The methods and approaches are nicely explained along with relevant mathematical calculations. Excellent reproduction of images, along with good diagrams and algorithms, further adds to the pedagogic value. "This is an outstanding, one of a kind textbook on brain warping. It is a must-have for anyone who is involved with research in the burgeoning fields of brain imaging and warping.