referring to the drawings , to the following detailed description , and to incorporated materials , detailed information about the invention is provided including the description of specific embodiments . the detailed description serves to explain the principles of the invention . the invention is susceptible to modifications and alternative forms . the invention is not limited to the particular forms disclosed . the invention covers all modifications , equivalents , and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the claims . the lawrence livermore national laboratory has been operated by the university of california continuously since its inception in 1952 and has extensive experience with optical phenomena . during the above ground nuclear testing in the 1950 &# 39 ; s and 1960 &# 39 ; s , laboratory personnel protecting their eyes at the time of detonation could clearly see the details of their bone structure . detail included previously broken bones that had healed . it is now possible to produce cold light . this is light that does not contain any ir or ur frequencies . the present invention provides an obvious advantage for a doctor by using cold light for a real time internal view of a patient verses waiting for an x - ray room . no special room or shielding is required . referring now to fig1 , one embodiment of a system constructed in accordance with the present invention is illustrated . the system is designated generally by the reference numeral 100 . the system 100 provides a system for imaging an individual &# 39 ; s body structure 101 . the system 100 includes an emitting source 103 for emitting radiation 104 . a table or platform 102 is configured to support the body structure 101 . the table or platform 102 is located adjacent the emitting source 103 and the body structure 101 is supported on the platform 102 and positioned to receive the radiation 104 emitted by the emitting source 103 . an opaque blanket 106 is used to shield the individual and block excess light from around the area of inspection . the radiation 104 passes through the body structure 101 where it is viewed by the operator or physician 105 . the emitting source for emitting radiation is an emitting source that emits high flux non - ionizing radiation . in one embodiment the emitting source for emitting radiation is an emitting source that emits cold visible light . the light spectrum can be broken in three parts : ( 1 ) long wave length infrared light ( heat ), ( 2 ) visible light , and ( 3 ) ultra violet . the electromagnetic spectrum is illustrated in fig2 a and visible light 201 is illustrated in fig2 b . as illustrated in fig2 a , the electromagnetic spectrum 200 extends from cosmic radiation 202 to long electric waves 203 and includes visible light 201 . in one embodiment the emitting source 103 for emitting radiation 104 is an emitting source that emits light in the range of 400 to 700 nanometers wavelength . the system 100 is a low cost , low risk system for imaging body structures , both soft and hard tissue . the system 100 has many uses . for example , the system 100 can be used for biological experimentation and medical diagnostics . one application of the system 100 is the replacement of the use of x - rays in medical diagnostics for human and veterinary medicine . another use of the system 100 is a passive diagnostic , e . g ., detection of broken bones , hematomas , aneurysms , restrictions , and other circulatory conditions . another use of the system 100 is an active diagnostic , e . g ., bone setting , angioplasty , infrared pulse heating / cooling . referring again to fig1 , a broken bone can be set while the radiation 104 emitted by the emitting source 103 passes through the body structure 101 where it is viewed by the physician 105 . this allows the physician 105 to see the bones move back into place . the physician 105 can observe the body structure 101 directly or the physician 105 can use a viewing filter 107 to observe the body structure 101 . the viewing filter 107 can be used to enhance the view or to select contrast for the view . referring now to fig3 , another embodiment of a system constructed in accordance with the present invention is illustrated . this embodiment is designated generally by the reference numeral 300 . the system 300 provides a system for imaging an individual &# 39 ; s body structure . the system 300 includes the following structural elements : a light source 301 for emitting light , light filters 302 , the object ( patient ) 303 , viewing filters 304 , and imaging equipment or physician 305 . the light source 301 emits high flux non - ionizing radiation . in one embodiment the emitting source 301 for emitting radiation is an emitting source that emits cold visible light . in one embodiment the emitting source 301 is an emitting source that emits light in the range of 400 to 700 nanometers wavelength . the light source 301 can be coherent or non - coherent . the light source 301 can produce a beam of light or it can be a scanning beam of light . the light filters 302 are used to eliminate undesired frequencies . the viewing filters 304 are used to enhance the view or to select contrast for the view . the imaging equipment 305 includes digital imaging cameras , film imaging cameras , video imaging cameras , raster read , infrared imaging , visual imaging , and direct and electronic magnification . the system 300 also uses direct imaging by a physician through viewing filters . a table or platform is configured to support the object ( patient ) 303 . the table or platform is located adjacent the light source 301 and the object ( patient ) 303 is supported on the platform and positioned to receive the light . an opaque blanket is used to shield the individual and block excess light from around the area of inspection . the light passes through the body structure where it is viewed by the physician 305 . the system 300 is a low cost , low risk system for imaging body structures , both soft and hard tissue . x - rays can be harmful to the human body . x - rays are generated behind heavy shielding to prevent exposure to medical personnel . most medical x - rays are produced on film that takes time to develop before a physician can use the information . the system 300 provides realtime inspections . no harmful rays leave the system so that medical personnel can stand next to the system indefinitely while it is in use . the system 300 can be used in the emergency room triage to screen patients for broken bones and other internal injuries . it can also be used in portable field diagnostic , in schools , in other locations where x - ray equipment cannot be used . advantages include lower equipment costs , no need for licensing , inspection and specialized training . the system 300 has many uses . for example , the system 300 can be used for biological experimentation and medical diagnostics . one application of the system 300 is the replacement of the use of x - rays in medical diagnostics for human and veterinary medicine . another use of the system 300 is a passive diagnostic , e . g ., detection of broken bones , hematomas , aneurysms , restrictions , and other circulatory conditions . another use of the system 300 is an active diagnostic , e . g ., bone setting , angioplasty , infrared pulse heating / cooling . referring again to fig3 , a broken bone can be set while the radiation emitted by the emitting source 301 passes through the body structure 303 where it is viewed by the physician 305 . this allows the physician 305 to see the bones move back into place . while the invention may be susceptible to various modifications and alternative forms , specific embodiments have been shown by way of example in the drawings and have been described in detail herein . however , it should be understood that the invention is not intended to be limited to the particular forms disclosed . rather , the invention is to cover all modifications , equivalents , and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the following appended claims .