Description
WILEY INDIA Introduction To Biophotonics by Paras N Prasad
Paras Prasad’s text provides a basic knowledge of a broad range of topics so that individuals in all disciplines can rapidly acquire the minimal necessary background for research and development in biophotonics. Introduction to Biophotonics serves as both a textbook for education and training as well as a reference book that aids research and development of those areas integrating light, photonics, and biological systems. Each chapter contains a topic introduction, a review of key data and description of future directions for technical innovation.
About the Author
Paras N. Prasad is the SUNY Distinguished Professor of Chemistry
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preface.
Acknowledgments.
1. Introduction.
2. Fundamentals of Light and Matter.
3. Basics of Biology.
4. Fundamentals of Light-Matter Interactions.
5. Principles of Lasers, Current Laser Technology and Nonlinear Optics.
6. Photobiology.
7. Bioimaging: Principles and Techniques.
8. Bioimaging: Applications.
9. Optical Biosensors.
10. Microarray Technology for Genomics and Proteomics.
11. Flow Cytometry.
12. Light-Activated Therapy: Photodynamic Therapy.
13. Tissue Engineering with Light.
14. Laser Tweezers and Laser Scissors.
15. Nanotechnology for Biophotonics: Bionanophotonics.
16. Biomaterials for Photonics.
Index.