Lasers and Optical Fibers in Medicine

The increasing use of lasers and fiber optics in medicine has created a need for an interdisciplinary perspective on their technology and methods. Written for physicians, engineers, and biophysicists, this book presents a comprehensive examination of lasers and optical fibers in a hierarchical organization. Each chapter is divided into three basic sections: the Fundamentals section provides an overview of basic concepts and background; the Principles section offers an in-depth engineering approach; and the Advances section features specific information on systems and biophysical parameters. Extensive coverage of how lasers interact with tissue, how optical fibers are used in endoscopic imaging, and how lasers and their fiber-optic systems are utilized in various medical disciplines is included. Those interested in the fields of lasers and fiber optics will find this book fascinating and instructive reading.Katzir, Abraham is the author of 'Lasers and Optical Fibers in Medicine' with ISBN 9780124019409 and ISBN 0124019404.