Title: Optical Methods And Instrumentation In Brain Imaging And Therapy
Description: <p>This book provides a comprehensive up-to-date review of optical approaches used in brain imaging and therapy. It covers a variety of imaging techniques including diffuse optical imaging, laser speckle imaging, photoacoustic imaging and optical coherence tomography. A number of laser-based therapeutic approaches are reviewed, including photodynamic therapy, fluorescence guided resection and photothermal therapy. Fundamental principles and instrumentation are discussed for each imaging and therapeutic technique.</p><p>Represents the first publication dedicated solely to optical diagnostics and therapeutics in the brain </p><p>Provides a comprehensive review of the principles of each imaging/therapeutic modality </p><p>Reviews the latest advances in instrumentation for optical diagnostics in the brain </p>Discusses new optical-based therapeutic approaches for brain diseases
Subjects: Brain, imaging, Brain, Imaging, Laser surgery, Lasers in neurology, Neurosciences, Biomedical engineering, Physics, Medical Radiology, Biophysics and Biological Physics, Imaging / Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology, Photonics Laser Technology