ABSTRACT

CONTENTS 17.1 Introduction to Spectral Imaging (SI) ...........................................................................393

17.1.1 Spectral Imaging as a Generalization of Color Imaging .............................394 17.1.1.1 Time Constraints in SI .....................................................................395 17.1.1.2 The Imaging Principle of SI ............................................................396 17.1.1.3 Imaging Techniques in SI................................................................397 17.1.1.4 SI as Migration from Color Imaging .............................................399 17.1.1.5 Considerations for Practical Setup of SI Systems........................399