Elements of Pattern Theory (Johns Hopkins Studies in the Mathematical Sciences)

Grenander, Ulf

ISBN 10: 0801851882 / ISBN 13: 9780801851889

Published by Johns Hopkins University Press, 1996

About this Item

Seller Inventory # 5S59_47_0801851882

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Elements of Pattern Theory (Johns Hopkins Studies in the Mathematical Sciences)
• Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
• Publication Date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0801851882
• ISBN 13: 9780801851889
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: new

About this title

Synopsis

Although pattern and image analysis has its conceptual foundations in the mathematical sciences, it is now applied widely in many other areas of science. It embodies the techniques used to evaluate and compare the patterns, shapes, and other images, natural and artificial, that may range from such electronic forms as CAT scans and satellite images to patterns as ancient as the non-random assembly of letters that comprise a language. This book is aimed at both the student of mathematics and the specialist who works with patterns in other fields, such as biology and medicine. It begins by examining the nature of patterns and what distinguishes them from randomness. It then provides the mathematical foundation for the concepts and phenomena introduced. Finally, it provides examples and demonstrations of computer algorithms that permit the reader to recreate and explore some of the patterns discussed in the book.

About the Authors

Ulf Grenander is L. Herbert Ballou University Professor of Applied Mathematics at Brown University.

Ulf Grenander is L. Herbert Ballou University Professor of Applied Mathematics at Brown University.