three-dimensional medical imaging

Holographic imaging applied science can function for 3D medical imaging, incorporating and displaying images made by Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Computer Tomography (CT). MRI and CT create slices of two-dimensional pictures of patients' anatomical features and other tissue. Biomedical holography can compile these two-dimensional slices into 3D pictures of the organs or tissues. These three-dimensional pictures can be applied in diagnostic or therapeutic uses. For instance, holographic medical imaging may be used to form three-dimensional prototypes for implants and bone grafts. For related discussion, see ScienceDaily Video: Holographic Movie Storage .

Investigators in the field of holographic applied science are striving to create relatively low-cost holotechnology video systems. Modestly-priced systems are a major milestone. They are central to bringing holographic video from laboratories to commercialization. The trick will be to transform clumsy to use prototype units costing tens of thousands of dollars into cost effectively feasible goods that cost much less. This is especially challenging for full-color holographic video projection that requires intersecting blue, red, and green diffraction patterns. If this work is successful, then some day holovision may project three-dimensional color pictures into your living room. Imagine seeing sports and other events in three-dimensions from different angles when you change position within the room or rotate the picture. Holovision pictures can be produced by filming an event from several angles and then merging them into one picture. This picture is then directed from the holographic device into the surrounding room space. Linked page Online Virtual Reality also covers some of this material.

See High Definition Holographic Television as well for more holotech-related subjects.