All-Optical Methods to Study Neuronal Function

This book provides an overview of the latest methods used to study neuronal function with all-optical experimental approaches, where light is used for both stimulation and monitoring of neuronal activity. It covers topics from fundamental background information to the design principles and hardware implementation of optical methods. It is a valuable resource for researchers in various disciplines.

Format: Hardback
Length: 418 pages
Publication date: 21 February 2023
Publisher: Springer-Verlag New York Inc.

This comprehensive open-access volume offers a thorough overview of the most recent techniques employed to study neuronal function through all-optical experimental approaches, where light is utilized for both stimulating and monitoring neuronal activity. The chapters in this book cover a wide range of topics, ranging from fundamental background information in both physiology and optics in the context of all-optical neurophysiology experiments to the design principles and hardware implementation of optical methods used for photoactivation and imaging. In the Neuromethods series style, chapters include the level of detail and critical advice from experts required to achieve successful outcomes in your laboratory.

Comprehensive and cutting-edge, All-Optical Methods to Study Neuronal Function is a valuable resource for researchers in various disciplines, including physics, engineering, and neuroscience. This book will serve as a guide to establish useful references for groups starting out in this field and provide insight into optical systems, actuators, and sensors.

This is an open-access book.

Weight: 1005g
Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781071627631
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023