Biophotonics & Optical Imaging (RADI 6060 )

Regular course

1. General principles of optics and Lens theory, geometric and physical optics 2. Fundamentals of fiber optics and their applications 3. Comparision of broadband, incoherent and coherent sources 4. Principles of laser operation 5. Comparision of laser types; discussion of light emitting diodes (LEDs) 6. CW vs pulsed operation; Q-switched cavity interrupters, beam propagation modes 7. Introduction to laser-tissue interaction 8. Dosimetry and characterization of optical sources 9. Distinction between physical detection of light; practical laboratory session to provide practical experiences with measurement of laser emissions 10. Types of optical detectors; principles of operations and applications 11. Review of laser risks; concept of the nominal hazard zone; practical laser safety in the laboratory 12. Interpretation and application of ANSI National Standards for the safe use of lasers 13. Application of optical principles to light propagation in biological tissue; characterizing optical properties of tissue 14. Discussion of principles governing laser-tissue interaction; linear and non linear optical properties, single and two photon excitation 15. Practical applications of opticals methodologies to medicine and biological problems 16. Overview of clinical uses of lasers and optical technologies 17. Guest speakers

http://radiology.uthscsa.edu/grad/Manual/SYLLABI/RADI6060.htm