Main description:

This new up-to-date edition of the successful handbook and ready reference retains the proven concept of the first, covering basic and advanced methods and applications in infrared imaging from two leading expert authors in the field. All chapters have been completely revised and expanded and a new chapter has been added to reflect recent developments in the field and report on the progress made within the last decade. In addition there is now an even stronger focus on real-life examples, with 20% more case studies taken from science and industry. For ease of comprehension the text is backed by more than 590 images which include graphic visualizations and more than 300 infrared thermography figures. The latter include many new ones depicting, for example, spectacular views of phenomena in nature, sports, and daily life.

Contents:

Fundamentals of Infrared Thermal Imaging Basic Properties of IR Imaging Systems Advanced Methods in IR Imaging Some Basic Concepts of Heat Transfer Basic Applications for Teaching: Direct Visualization of Physics Phenomena Shortwave Infrared Thermal Imaging IR Imaging of Buildings and Infrastructure Industrial Application: Detection of Gases Microsystems Selected Topics in Industry Selected Applications in Other Fields