Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Electron Microscope Tomography and Single-particle Reconstruction01:07

Electron Microscope Tomography and Single-particle Reconstruction

2.0K
Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) can be used to determine the 3D structure of biological samples with the help of techniques such as electron microscope tomography and single-particle reconstruction. While single-particle reconstruction can examine macromolecules and macromolecular complexes in vitro conditions only, tomography permits the study of cell components or small cells in vivo.
Electron Tomography
Electron tomography can be performed either in TEM or STEM (scanning transmission...
2.0K
Computed Tomography01:10

Computed Tomography

7.6K
Tomography refers to imaging by sections. Computed tomography (CT) is a non-invasive imaging technique that uses computers to analyze several cross-sectional X-rays to reveal minute details about structures in the body.
The technique was invented in the 1970s and is based on the principle that as X-rays pass through the body, they are absorbed or reflected at different levels. In the technique, a patient lies on a motorized platform while a computerized axial tomography (CAT) scanner rotates...
7.6K
Positron Emission Tomography01:29

Positron Emission Tomography

6.2K
Positron emission tomography (PET) is a medical imaging technique involving radiopharmaceuticals — substances that emit short-lived radiation. Although the first PET scanner was introduced in 1961, it took 15 more years before radiopharmaceuticals were combined with the technique and revolutionized its potential.
One of the main requirements of a PET scan is a positron-emitting radioisotope, which is produced in a cyclotron and then attached to a substance used by the part of the body...
6.2K
Imaging Studies II: Positron Emission Tomography and Scintigraphy01:25

Imaging Studies II: Positron Emission Tomography and Scintigraphy

853
Positron Emission Tomography (PET) is a medical imaging technique that provides crucial insights into the body's physiological functions at a molecular level. It is an indispensable resource for diagnosing, staging, and monitoring various illnesses, notably cancer, neurological disorders, and cardiovascular conditions.
Fundamental Principles of PET
853
Imaging Studies III: Computed Tomography01:27

Imaging Studies III: Computed Tomography

893
DefinitionComputed Tomography (CT) of the genitourinary (GU) tract is a non-invasive imaging modality that utilizes X-rays and computer processing to generate detailed cross-sectional images of the urinary system, encompassing the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and adjacent structures such as the adrenal glands.PurposeCT scans of the GU tract serve several diagnostic and therapeutic purposes, including:Diagnosis of Urinary Tract Diseases: Detects kidney stones, tumors, cysts, and congenital...
893

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Raman imaging for the investigation of Mycobacterium smegmatis in a mother machine.

Analytical and bioanalytical chemistry·2026
Same author

Sequence-specific detection and analysis of nucleic acids via hybridization on magnetic beads and MALDI-TOF MS readout.

Analytical and bioanalytical chemistry·2025
Same author

Optimization of MALDI Matrices and Their Preparation for the MALDI-TOF MS Analysis of Oligonucleotides.

Rapid communications in mass spectrometry : RCM·2025
Same author

Dynamic Measurement of Protein Translation in Mycobacteria Using Nontargeted Stable Isotope Labeling in Combination with MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrometry-Based Readout.

Analytical chemistry·2025
Same author

Assessing Lanthanide-Dependent Methanol Dehydrogenase Activity: The Assay Matters.

Chembiochem : a European journal of chemical biology·2024
Same author

Rapid desorption and analysis for illicit drugs and chemical profiling of fingerprints by SICRIT ion source.

Drug testing and analysis·2023

Related Experiment Video

Updated: May 2, 2026

Multimodal Volumetric Retinal Imaging by Oblique Scanning Laser Ophthalmoscopy oSLO and Optical Coherence Tomography OCT
12:22

Multimodal Volumetric Retinal Imaging by Oblique Scanning Laser Ophthalmoscopy oSLO and Optical Coherence Tomography OCT

Published on: August 4, 2018

8.0K

Optical tomography.

Christoph Haisch1

  • 1Institute of Hydrochemistry, Technische Universität München, D-81377 Munich, Germany. Christoph.Haisch@ch.tum.de

Annual Review of Analytical Chemistry (Palo Alto, Calif.)
|April 25, 2012
PubMed
Summary

Optical tomography applications have surged, driving diverse imaging methods for scattering and nonscattering samples. This review covers recent advancements in tomographic techniques for fields like biomedical and atmospheric imaging.

Area of Science:

  • Optics
  • Imaging Science
  • Applied Physics

Background:

  • Optical tomography applications have grown exponentially since 1990.
  • This expansion necessitates diverse imaging modalities for various sample types.
  • Understanding light propagation is crucial for developing effective tomographic methods.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent advancements in optical tomography methods.
  • To cover techniques applicable to both scattering and nonscattering samples.
  • To highlight the link between light propagation understanding and algorithm development.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of optical tomography research.
  • Categorization of methods based on sample scattering properties (high vs. low).

More Related Videos

Longitudinal Morphological and Physiological Monitoring of Three-dimensional Tumor Spheroids Using Optical Coherence Tomography
08:50

Longitudinal Morphological and Physiological Monitoring of Three-dimensional Tumor Spheroids Using Optical Coherence Tomography

Published on: February 9, 2019

7.1K
In vivo Structural Assessments of Ocular Disease in Rodent Models using Optical Coherence Tomography
07:44

In vivo Structural Assessments of Ocular Disease in Rodent Models using Optical Coherence Tomography

Published on: July 24, 2020

3.0K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: May 2, 2026

Multimodal Volumetric Retinal Imaging by Oblique Scanning Laser Ophthalmoscopy oSLO and Optical Coherence Tomography OCT
12:22

Multimodal Volumetric Retinal Imaging by Oblique Scanning Laser Ophthalmoscopy oSLO and Optical Coherence Tomography OCT

Published on: August 4, 2018

8.0K
Longitudinal Morphological and Physiological Monitoring of Three-dimensional Tumor Spheroids Using Optical Coherence Tomography
08:50

Longitudinal Morphological and Physiological Monitoring of Three-dimensional Tumor Spheroids Using Optical Coherence Tomography

Published on: February 9, 2019

7.1K
In vivo Structural Assessments of Ocular Disease in Rodent Models using Optical Coherence Tomography
07:44

In vivo Structural Assessments of Ocular Disease in Rodent Models using Optical Coherence Tomography

Published on: July 24, 2020

3.0K
  • Analysis of reconstruction algorithms tailored to specific tomographic tasks.

    • Main Results:

    • Significant increase in optical tomography literature and applications.
    • Development of distinct tomographic approaches for biomedical (high scattering) and atmospheric (low scattering) imaging.
    • Importance of light propagation models for algorithm design.

    Conclusions:

    • Optical tomography is a rapidly evolving field with expanding applications.
    • Tailored reconstruction algorithms based on light propagation are key to successful tomographic analysis.
    • The review provides a summary of current methods for diverse scattering conditions.