The study of mathematical morphology--an essential component of research in image processing and computer graphics--has seen remarkable advances in the past few years. Copiously illustrated with hundreds of illustrations and computer-generated figures, Mathematical Theory and Hardware brings together leading researchers and theorists to explore a range of topics on the cutting edge of the field today. Featuring chapters ranging from hardware design to representational theorems to openings, the book will be much sought after by researchers and advanced students, as well as by engineers involved in the design of high-speed image processing systems.