Fiber-Optic Sensors for Biomedical Applications

This book is written from the point of view of prospective users, with a practical approach, and discusses how optical fiber sensors can be applied to the detection of biophysical and biological quantities inside the body. The aim is to close the gap between the technologies and their application in the biomedical and clinical world.

Format: Hardback
Length: 330 pages
Publication date: 31 December 2017
Publisher: Artech House Publishers

This comprehensive book takes a practical and user-centric approach, focusing on the application of optical fiber sensors in the detection of biophysical and biological quantities within the body. The authors aim to bridge the gap between cutting-edge technologies and their practical implementation in the biomedical and clinical fields.

The book encompasses three essential aspects: it delves into the principles of photonics and optical sensing, providing detailed information on high-density distributed sensors, fiber Bragg gratings, and fabry-perot interferometers. On the other hand, it explores biomedical applications, diagnostics, and clinical procedures in gastroscopy, urology, and neurology. To connect these two domains, the book also outlines the process of packaging, standardization, and certification that fiber-optic sensing devices undergo to become commercially viable products.

The authors emphasize the competitive advantages that fiber-optic sensors offer in both existing and emerging applications, with visual aids and application reviews to aid readers in understanding which technology to choose and how to integrate it with their specific applications. By providing a thorough understanding of the technology and its applications, this book aims to empower readers to effectively harness the power of optical fiber sensors in advancing healthcare and medical research.

Weight: 842g
Dimension: 187 x 266 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781630811525