Ebook: The Science of Phototherapy: An Introduction
Author: Leonard I. Grossweiner James B. Grossweiner B.H. Gerald Rogers (auth.) Linda R. Jones (eds.)
- Tags: Biophysics/Biomedical Physics, Cancer Research, Dermatology, Applied Optics Optoelectronics Optical Devices
- Year: 2005
- Publisher: Springer Netherlands
- Edition: 1
- Language: English
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Phototherapy exemplifies scientific medicine. The major advances have resulted from effective collaborations between basic researchers and clinicians. This book is directed to clinicians and basic researchers who are interested in current and emerging implementations of phototherapy. It can serve as an introductory reference and a textbook for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in medical physics and biomedical engineering. The emphasis is on the science underlying the various phototherapy procedures, which encompasses aspects of classical and molecular photophysics, biological photochemistry, photobiology and biophotonics. Topics that do not usually appear in other general sources include the theory and applications of tissue optics, Monte Carlo simulation, light dosimetry, and analytical modeling of laser surgery. Many illustrative problems with answers are provided to exemplify the more quantitative aspects of each topic.
Phototherapy exemplifies scientific medicine. The major advances have resulted from effective collaborations between basic researchers and clinicians. This book is directed to clinicians and basic researchers who are interested in current and emerging implementations of phototherapy. It can serve as an introductory reference and a textbook for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in medical physics and biomedical engineering. The emphasis is on the science underlying the various phototherapy procedures, which encompasses aspects of classical and molecular photophysics, biological photochemistry, photobiology and biophotonics. Topics that do not usually appear in other general sources include the theory and applications of tissue optics, Monte Carlo simulation, light dosimetry, and analytical modeling of laser surgery. Many illustrative problems with answers are provided to exemplify the more quantitative aspects of each topic.
Phototherapy exemplifies scientific medicine. The major advances have resulted from effective collaborations between basic researchers and clinicians. This book is directed to clinicians and basic researchers who are interested in current and emerging implementations of phototherapy. It can serve as an introductory reference and a textbook for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in medical physics and biomedical engineering. The emphasis is on the science underlying the various phototherapy procedures, which encompasses aspects of classical and molecular photophysics, biological photochemistry, photobiology and biophotonics. Topics that do not usually appear in other general sources include the theory and applications of tissue optics, Monte Carlo simulation, light dosimetry, and analytical modeling of laser surgery. Many illustrative problems with answers are provided to exemplify the more quantitative aspects of each topic.
Content:
Front Matter....Pages i-xvi
An Overview of Phototherapy....Pages 1-8
Optical Physics and Biotechnology....Pages 9-55
Phototherapy Light Sources....Pages 57-92
Quantum Description of Light Interactions with Matter....Pages 93-142
Tissue Optics....Pages 143-170
Photochemical Damage to Biological Systems....Pages 171-195
Optical Methods of Imaging and Diagnosis....Pages 197-210
Light Dosimetry Modeling for Phototherapy....Pages 211-223
Laser Interactions with Tissues....Pages 225-241
Photodynamic Therapy: Science and Technology....Pages 243-273
Photodynamic Therapy: Clinical Aspects....Pages 275-297
Phototherapy of Skin Disease: Science and Technology....Pages 299-327
Phototherapy of Neonatal Jaundice....Pages 329-335
Back Matter....Pages 337-374
Phototherapy exemplifies scientific medicine. The major advances have resulted from effective collaborations between basic researchers and clinicians. This book is directed to clinicians and basic researchers who are interested in current and emerging implementations of phototherapy. It can serve as an introductory reference and a textbook for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in medical physics and biomedical engineering. The emphasis is on the science underlying the various phototherapy procedures, which encompasses aspects of classical and molecular photophysics, biological photochemistry, photobiology and biophotonics. Topics that do not usually appear in other general sources include the theory and applications of tissue optics, Monte Carlo simulation, light dosimetry, and analytical modeling of laser surgery. Many illustrative problems with answers are provided to exemplify the more quantitative aspects of each topic.
Content:
Front Matter....Pages i-xvi
An Overview of Phototherapy....Pages 1-8
Optical Physics and Biotechnology....Pages 9-55
Phototherapy Light Sources....Pages 57-92
Quantum Description of Light Interactions with Matter....Pages 93-142
Tissue Optics....Pages 143-170
Photochemical Damage to Biological Systems....Pages 171-195
Optical Methods of Imaging and Diagnosis....Pages 197-210
Light Dosimetry Modeling for Phototherapy....Pages 211-223
Laser Interactions with Tissues....Pages 225-241
Photodynamic Therapy: Science and Technology....Pages 243-273
Photodynamic Therapy: Clinical Aspects....Pages 275-297
Phototherapy of Skin Disease: Science and Technology....Pages 299-327
Phototherapy of Neonatal Jaundice....Pages 329-335
Back Matter....Pages 337-374
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