Introduction

The increasing use of fiber optics in the field of medicine has created a need for an interdisciplinary perspective of the technology and methods for physicians as well as engineers and biophysicists.

Content Overview

This book presents a comprehensive examination of lasers and optical fibers in a hierarchical, three-tier system. Each chapter is divided into three basic sections: the Fundamentals section provides an overview of basic concepts and background; the Principles section offers an in-depth engineering approach; and the Advances section features specific information on systems and biophysical parameters.

Target Audience

All those interested in the fields of lasers and fiber optics will find this book fascinating and instructive reading.