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19E064PLM - Laser Application in Medicine

Course specification
Course title Laser Application in Medicine
Acronym 19E064PLM
Study programme Electrical Engineering and Computing
Module Physical Electronics - Biomedical and Environmental Engineering, Physical Electronics - Biomedical and Nuclear Engineering, Physical Electronics - Nanoelectronics and Photonics
Type of study bachelor academic studies
Lecturer (for classes)
Lecturer/Associate (for practice)
Lecturer/Associate (for OTC)
    ESPB 6.0 Status elective
    Condition none
    The goal Introduces students to the basic physical laws of quantum generators and laser systems. Introduction to modeling of laser interaction, the fundamentals of measurement techniques in laser medicine and diagnosis, dosimetry, and protection. Design and optimization of medical lasers.
    The outcome Students are capable of calculating laser parameters for specific applications. Familiarity with measurement techniques, present and future laser applications. Insight into biological tissue complexity. Self-consciousness on laser hazard and the importance of radiation protection.
    Contents
    URL to the subject page http://nobel.etf.bg.ac.rs/studiranje/kursevi/of4plm/
    Contents of lectures An introduction to laser physics and an overview of the construction of the basic medical lasers. Interactions of laser radiation with organic material (photochemical, photothermal, photoablation, plasma-induced ablation, and photodisruption). Selected applications in medicine. Laser safety. Future trends.
    Contents of exercises Solving selected problems on laser beam shaping, beam evolution due to interaction with biological material, effects of laser radiation on tissue, and calculation of relevant parameters of laser safety.
    Literature
    1. V. Arsoski, "Laser Application in Medicine", Univerzitet u Beogradu - Elektrotehnički fakultet, Beogra, 2024.
    2. M. H. Niemz, "Laser-Tissue Interactions: Fundamentals and Applications", Springer International Publishing, 2019. (Original title)
    3. M. Sreckovic, P. Osmokrovic, Lj, Konstantinovic, V. Arsoski, "Selected applications of lasers in medicine and the interaction of lasers with biomaterials", Zavod za fiziku tehničkih fakulteta, Beograd, 2010.
    4. M. Sreckovic, S. Ostojic, S. Ristic, J. Ilic, V. Arsoski, "Problems in Quantum Electronics, Laser Technique and Related Fields and Applications", Faculty of Technical Sciences Cacak, Cacak, 2007.
    5. R. W. Waynant Ed., "Lasers in Medicine", CRC Press, 2001. (Original title)
    Number of hours per week during the semester/trimester/year
    Lectures Exercises OTC Study and Research Other classes
    3 2
    Methods of teaching lectures, problem-solving classes, demonstrations
    Knowledge score (maximum points 100)
    Pre obligations Points Final exam Points
    Activites during lectures Test paper 55
    Practical lessons Oral examination
    Projects
    Colloquia 45
    Seminars