Leonard I. Grossweiner

The Science of Phototherapy: An Introduction (eBook, PDF)

Redaktion: Jones, Linda R.

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

This volume emphasizes the science underlying the various phototherapy procedures, which encompasses aspects of classical and molecular photophysics, biological photochemistry, photobiology and biophotonics. Suitable as an introductory reference or textbook.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Springer Netherlands
• Seitenzahl: 374
• Erscheinungstermin: 11. August 2005
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781402028854
• Artikelnr.: 37348947

Inhaltsangabe

An Overview of Phototherapy.- Optical Physics and Biotechnology.- Phototherapy Light Sources.- Quantum Description of Light Interactions with Matter.- Tissue Optics.- Photochemical Damage to Biological Systems.- Optical Methods of Imaging and Diagnosis.- Light Dosimetry Modeling for Phototherapy.- Laser Interactions with Tissues.- Photodynamic Therapy: Science and Technology.- Photodynamic Therapy: Clinical Aspects.- Phototherapy of Skin Disease: Science and Technology.- Phototherapy of Neonatal Jaundice.

Rezensionen

From the reviews: "Phototherapy exemplifies scientific medicine. ... This book provides a consistent and logical treatment of the entire field for readers coming from different professional backgrounds. ... This book is directed to clinicians and basic researchers who are interested in implementations of phototherapy. It can serve as an introductory reference and a textbook for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in medical physics. ... Many elaborate numerical examples are included as a guide ... . A comprehensive glossary is provided with definitions ... ." (K. M. Salikhov, Applied Magnetic Resonance, Vol. 30 (1), 2006)