Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
This Tutorial Text explores light-scattering techniques developed recently for studies of tissues and optical cell ensembles. It discusses results of theoretical and experimental investigations into photon transport in tissues and describes methods for solving direct and inverse scattering problems involving different types of tissues and fluids (opaque vs. transparent).
Biomedical research has led to many advances in scattering media optics, and improved methods developed for tissue studies show promise in examinations of other physical systems such as gels, foams, and aerosols. The author discusses optical methods and instruments with strong potential for biomedical applications, including spectrophotometry and polarimetry; time-domain and frequency-domain spectroscopy and imaging systems; photon-correlation spectroscopy; speckle-interferometry; and coherent topography and tomography, among others.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 311-347) and index.
This Tutorial Text introduces key developments in light-scattering techniques for quantitative studies of tissues and optical cell ensembles. It discusses results of theoretical and experimental investigations into photon transport in tissues and describes methods for solving direct and inverse scattering problems involving different types of tissues and fluids (opaque vs. transparent). The author covers optical methods and instruments showing promise for biomedical applications. This book is intended for professionals and students.
Table of Contents
1. Optical properties of tissues with strong (multiple) scattering -- 2. Optical properties of eye tissues -- 3. Coherent effects in the interaction of laser radiation with tissues and cell flows -- 4. CW spectrophotometry -- 5. Time and frequency domain spectroscopy and tomography of tissues -- 6. Coherence domain methods and instruments for biomedical diagnostics and imaging.