Handbook of Biomedical Optics

This excellent reference provides comprehensive coverage of the recent developments in biomedical optics. It is intended to be used as a resource for scientists and graduate students in biomedical engineering and optics.
In addition to background information on classical optics, irradiation guidelines and tissue optical properties, this book offers a thorough treatment of tomographic and microscopic imaging technologies.. This outstanding handbook also addresses spectroscopy in connection with multi/hyper spectral imaging techniques, photodynamic therapy and nanotechnologies within the context of molecular probe development. The reader will also benefit from an extensive bibliography.

Review by Axel Mainzer Koenig, CEO, 21^st Century Data Analysis, a division of Koenig & Associates, Inc. Portland, Ore., U.S.A.

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