Introduction to Biophotonics (eBook)

PARAS N. PRASAD, PhD, 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 PhD 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.

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.

"...destined to become part of the canon of science books whose
farreaching influences help make history." (Journal of
Biomedical Optics, May/June 2005)

"The author has provided a wonderful resource, and created a
must have book for those interested in the field of biophotonics."
(Annals of Biomedical Engineering, September 2004)

"Prasad has what it take to assemble a survey of the
fundamentals and applications in a manner that is undoubtedly of
interest to not only 'those involved in health, safety, and
environmental disciplines' but also to basic scientists and
engineers." (Journal of the American Chemical Society, Sept
29, 2004)

"...an interesting and very readable book that provides an
excellent introduction to the field of biophotonics. The lucid
discussion is complimented by numerous and helpful figures. I
recommend it with enthusiasm." (The Quarterly Review of
Biology, Vol. 7, March 2004)

"...provides an excellent and thorough introduction to the key
areas of researchers. Even researchers who work in this field will
be pleased with the thorough treatment...and gain an appreciation
for how their research fits into the broader context...provides an
excellent overview...that will be appreciated by undergraduates,
graduate students, and researchers.... I recommend it with
enthusiasm." (The Quarterly Review of Biology)