Contents

1 Introduction

2 Brain
2.1 Structure and Function
2.2 Neurovascular Coupling
2.3 Temporal and spatial resolution

3 Imaging Modalities
3.1 Qualitative EEG and MEG
3.2 Position emission tomography (PET)
3.3 Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT)
3.4 Functional Magnetic Resonance (fMRI)
3.5 Functional Brain Imaging and Multi modalities

4 Functional Brain Imaging – Optical Approach
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Microscopic Functional Imaging
4.3 Non-invasive Functional Imaging
4.4 Co-Registered fMRI and fNIRS

5 Conclusion