Course Details
Subject {L-T-P / C} : BM3606 : Laser and Fiber Optics { 3-0-0 / 3}
Subject Nature : Theory
Coordinator : Dr. Earu Banoth
Syllabus
Module-I: Introduction to Optics, Laser, Photonics, Biophotonics, Fiber Optics. The Laser source, design, and development, types of lasers. Spontaneous and stimulated emission, Population inversion Pumping methods and levels of pumping Characteristics-Monochromaticity, Coherence, Directionality Polarization of Light and Laser emission.
Module-II: Laser Types- Solid state, Ruby, Nd:YAG, Gas lasers: Helium-Neon, Argon and Co2. Lasers in ophthalmology, Dermatology, Dentistry, Urology, Otolaryngology, Tissue welding, Laser in Biomedical Applications.
Module-III: Introduction to Photonics, Biophotonics, Principle and propagation of light in optical fibers, Numerical aperture and Acceptance angle, Active and passive fiber sensors- Endoscope.
Module-IV: Optical Properties of Tissues-Scattering, Absorption, Refractive Index, Light transport inside the tissue, Light interaction with tissues, Optothermal interaction.
Module-V: Interferometry, Types of Interferometry, Michelson Interferometry, Mach-Zehnder Interferometry, Optical Holography-Wave fronts, interference patterns, the principle of the hologram, optical hologram, applications.
Course Objectives
- To introduce fundamental principles of Optics, Lasers, and Fiber Optics commonly used in biomedical research.
- To familiarize the basic Optoelectronic systems, techniques, and considerations for the development of biomedical devices.
- To understand the role of Light and Lens in Bio-medical instrument development.
- To get hands-on experience in various Opto-Biomedical Instrumentations for familiarity with the implementation and working principles of the instruments.
Course Outcomes
After completing the course, the students will be able to: <br />1. Have a thorough understanding of the fundamental concepts and techniques used in Optics, Lasers, and Fiber Optics. <br /> <br />2. The ability to understand, Optoelectronic systems, techniques, and considerations for the development of biomedical devices. <br /> <br />3. Ability to identify the role of Light and Lens in Bio-medical instruments. <br /> <br />4. To develop skills to realize, build, and troubleshoot Biomedical Instruments and get hands-on experience in various Opto-Biomedical Instrumentations for familiarity with the implementation and working principles of the instruments. <br /> <br />5. To understand the practical circumstance of Laser and Fiber Optics in Biomedical devices.
Essential Reading
- Markolf H.Niemz, Laser-Tissue Interaction Fundamentals and Applications, Springer
- Leon Goldman, Lasers in Medicine, Springer-Verlag
Supplementary Reading
- Leon Goldman, The Biomedical laser Technology and Clinical Applications, Springer-Verlag
- Paras N. Prasad, Introduction to Biophotonics, John Wiley and Sons