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Medical Optics, 7.5 credits

given by the Department of Physics.

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Contents

The aim of the course is to provide you with fundamental knowledge related to the propagation of light through, and interaction with, highly scattering and absorbing media, such as biomedical tissues and blood samples. This knowledge is central for the development of a large number of clinical diagnostic tools as well as for the application of laser based treatment modalities.

Biomedical optics and imaging is a rapidly developing field of research which has undergone large progress over the two past decades thanks to the continuous advancement of sensors, illumination sources and computational light propagation models. The medical and pharmaceutical industry continuously requires qualified personnel within this field.

The course also aims at stimulating interest in optical diagnostics problems and solutions within the fields of medicine, life-science and other related areas. Apart from lectures, computer and laboratory exercises, the course builds to a large degree on a project within which the student should apply, deepen and expand his/her knowledge from the course.

General information

Course codes: FYST59 (Science faculty), FAFN35 (LTH), FAF150F (PhD).
Semester: autumn.
Study period: second.
Level: second cycle.
Language: English.
Forms of teaching: lectures, computer exercises, laboratory exercises, research project.
Assessment: written and oral project presentation, optional written exam.
Grading scale:
- FYST59: Fail, Pass, Pass with distinction (U, G, VG).
- FAFN35: Fail, 3, 4, 5.
Course evaluation:
- Science faculty: Read the course evaluations on Canvas.
- LTH: Read the course evaluations on the LTH website.
Syllabi for the course:

Course literature

"Fundamentals of Biomedical Optics" by Caroline Boudoux.

For deeper insights:

Welch, A.J and van Gemert, M.C: Optical-thermal Responce of Laser-irradiated Tissue, Springer 2:nd edition, 2011.
Tuchin, V: Tissue Optics: Light scattering methods and instruments for medical diagnostics, SPIE, Berllingham, Washington, USA 2:nd editon 2007.

Consult this list of books that are available either in hardware or digital and might be helpful for the different projects.

Course responsible

Cord Arnold, cord.arnold@fysik.lth.se

Schedule

The latest schedule for the course can be found on the schedule software TimeEdit:

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Entry requirements

SCIENCE FACULTY:

Physics 3: Modern Physics (FYSA31) or equivalent. English 6/English Course B.

LTH:

Assumed prior knowledge: Basic courses in physics, mathematics and optics.

Application

SCIENCE FACULTY:

Apply for the course at Antagning.se. As a programme students, you may have to log in to find your courses.

You find the application details, course description and prerequisites for the course at Lund University's central web pages.

For non-Swedish speakers, please refer to below instructions in order to apply to the course via Antagning.se:
Instructions in English for applying to programmes and courses (pdf, 791 kB).

LTH:

Apply for the course via Course application at LTH.

DOCTORAL STUDIES:

Sign up for the course by contacting course responsible. (Remember that you need to have the course listed in your individual study plan, ISP, to have it counted towards your exam.)

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