Optical Methods and Instrumentation in Brain Imaging and Therapy

Download or read book Optical Methods and Instrumentation in Brain Imaging and Therapy written by Steen J. Madsen and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-11-13 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.