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Laser-Tissue Interactions

Fundamentals and Applications

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  • © 2007

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Authors:
  1. Markolf H. Niemz

    1. MABEL — Mannheim Biomedical Engineering Laboratories, University of Heidelberg, Germany

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  • Presents the state of the art in the emerging field of laser-tissue interaction
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Part of the book series: Biological and Medical Physics, Biomedical Engineering (BIOMEDICAL)

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Table of contents (5 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages I-XVI
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  2. Introduction

    • Markolf H. Niemz
    Pages 1-8

  3. Light and Matter

    • Markolf H. Niemz
    Pages 9-44

  4. Interaction Mechanisms

    • Markolf H. Niemz
    Pages 45-150

  5. Medical Applications of Lasers

    • Markolf H. Niemz
    Pages 151-247

  6. Laser Safety

    • Markolf H. Niemz
    Pages 249-263

  7. Back Matter

    Pages 265-307
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About this book

"Laser-Tissue Interactions” provides a thorough description of the fundamentals and applications in this field. Basic concepts such as the optical and thermal properties of tissue, the various types of tissue ablation, and optical breakdown and its related effects are treated in detail. Special attention is given to mathematical tools (Monte Carlo simulations, the Kubelka-Munk theory etc.) and approved techniques (photodynamic therapy, laser-induced interstitial thermotherapy etc.). The part on applications reviews clinically relevant methods in modern medicine using the latest references. The last chapter covers today's standards of laser safety, with a careful selection of essential guidelines published by the Laser Institute of America. Numerous research photographs, illustrations, tables and comprehensive summaries make this book a useful guide for graduate students, scientists, and medical practitioners. New end-of-chapter exercises provide readers with the opportunity to check their understanding of key concepts and techniques.

Reviews

From the reviews:

"... the author has provided a comprehensive background with examples describing the basics of laser-tissue interaction ... an extremely useful reference companion." Lasers in Surgery and Medicine

From the reviews of the third edition:

"This book has become a standard reference and textbook … . It provides a thorough description of the fundamentals and applications of modern laser medicine. … Numerous research photographs, illustrations, tables, and comprehensive summaries make this book a useful guide for graduate students, scientists, and medical practitioners. ... There is no doubt that this book will fulfill a need for all of us working in the field of lasers in medicine, and I expect that it will be received very well." (Yvon Renotte, Physicalia, Vol. 57 (3), 2005)

Authors and Affiliations

  • MABEL — Mannheim Biomedical Engineering Laboratories, University of Heidelberg, Germany

    Markolf H. Niemz

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