Johann Radon

Johann Radon was a mathematician known for developing the Radon transform, a mathematical tool that converts an image into a series of projections from different angles. Think of it like taking multiple X-ray images of an object from various directions; these projections can then be used to reconstruct the original shape. This concept is fundamental in medical imaging, such as CT scans, allowing detailed internal images of the body to be produced from sound or radiation data collected externally. Radon's work provides the theoretical foundation for these imaging techniques, enabling non-invasive visualization of internal structures.