Ronald W. Waynant (ed.)

Lasers in Medicine

Herausgeber: Waynant, Ronald W

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This contributed work is both optimistic and cautionary in its expert evaluation of the medical use of laser technology. Focused on filling the need for a basic physics understanding of laser-tissue interactions, this book brings together contributions from experts in various medical specialties, including ophthalmology, dermatology, and cardiovascular medicine. Each chapter addresses significant applications of laser technology and offers the author's perspective on applications within that specialty. The discussions convey enough basic information to enable readers to assess a laser's usefulness for a specific purpose and to understand its limitations.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: CRC Press
• Seitenzahl: 352
• Erscheinungstermin: 20. Dezember 2001
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 263mm x 178mm x 25mm
• Gewicht: 830g
• ISBN-13: 9780849311468
• ISBN-10: 0849311462
• Artikelnr.: 21702443

Autorenporträt

Ronald W. Waynant

Inhaltsangabe

Lasers and Fiber Optics. Optical and Thermal Response of Tissue to Laser
Radiation. Dosimetry and Thermal Monitoring. Uses and Effects of
Ultraviolet on Tissue. Physics of UV Ablation. Tissue Diagnostics Using
Lasers. Low Power Laser Effects. Therapeutic and Diagnostic Applications of
Lasers in Ophthalmology. Cardiovascular Applications of Lasers. Laser in
Photodynamic Therapy.