Optical Methods and Instrumentation in Brain Imaging and Therapy

Book Overview

This book provides a comprehensive up-to-date review of optical approaches used in brain imaging and therapy. It covers a variety of imaging approaches including diffuse optical imaging, laser speckle imaging, photoacoustic imaging and optical coherence tomography. A number of laser-based therapeutic techniques are reviewed, including photodynamic therapy, fluorescence guided resection and photothermal therapy. Fundamental principles and instrumentation are discussed for each imaging and therapeutic approach.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1489993924
• ISBN13: 9781489993922
• Release Date: December 2014
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"