Paras N. Prasad 
Introduction to Biophotonics [PDF ebook] 

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. Introduction to Biophotonics
covers the basic principles of

* Optics

* Optical spectroscopy

* Microscopy

Each section also includes illustrated examples and review
questions to test and advance the reader’s knowledge.
Sections on biosensors and chemosensors, important tools for
combating biological and chemical terrorism, will be of particular
interest to professionals in toxicology and other environmental
disciplines. Introduction to Biophotonics proves a valuable
reference for graduate students and researchers in engineering,
chemistry, and the life sciences.

Cuprins

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.

Despre autor

PARAS N. PRASAD, Ph D, is the SUNY Distinguished Professor of Chemistry, Physics, Electrical Engineering, and Medicine, the Samuel P. Capen Chair, and the Executive Director of the Institute for Lasers, Photonics, and Biophotonics at the University of Buffalo. Professor Prasad received his BS and MS at Bihar University in India, and his Ph D at the University of Pennsylvania. He completed his postdoctoral studies at the University of Michigan, and has been recognized as an Alfred P. Sloan Fellow and Guggenheim Fellow. Professor Prasad teaches biophotonics at the University of Buffalo and is also a special lecturer for biophotonics courses at the SPIE.