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Author:   M.L. Wolbarsht
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1989
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.459kg
ISBN:  

9781461280613

ISBN 10:   1461280613
Pages:   310
Publication Date:   12 October 2011
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

1 The Laser as a Tool in the Study of Photosynthesis.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Technical Aspects of the Laser Research Methods Used in Photosynthetic Research.- 3. Laser Studies of Photosynthesis.- 4. Conclusion.- References.- 2 Requirements and Technical Concepts of Biomedical Microprobe Analysis.- 1. Prologue.- 2. Actual Microprobe Instruments.- 3. The LAMMA Instrument and Its Performance.- 4. LAMMA Applications in Biomedical Microprobe Analysis.- 5. LAMMA Applications in Particle Analysis.- 6. LAMMA Applications in Organic Mass Spectrometry.- 7. Conclusions and Outlook.- References.- 3 Ultrashort Laser Pulses in Biomedical Research.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Use of Laser Pulses to Induce Biochemical Reactions.- 3. Use of Lasers for Monitoring Fast Biochemical Reactions.- 4. New Technologies in Multichannel Spectral Analysis.- References.- 4 The Excimer Laser: A New Ultraviolet Source for Medical, Biological, and Chemical Applications.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Physics of Excimers, and Limitations on Their Use as Laser Medium.- 3. Technology and Capabilities of Excimer Lasers.- 4. Applications.- 5. Future Improvements.- References.- 5 The Photopathology and Nature of the Blue Light and Near-UV Retinal Lesions Produced by Lasers and Other Optical Sources.- 1. Background and Current Status.- 2. Light Toxicity as Function of Wavelength.- 3. Aging and Degenerative Effects of Chronic Exposure to Light.- 4. Repetitive Exposures to Blue Light.- 5. Continuous Exposure of Rhesus Monkey to Fluorescent Light.- 6. Potential Eye Hazard from Ophthalmic Instrumentation.- 7. Photopathology of Blue Light.- 8. Photopathology of Near Ultraviolet Lesion.- 9. Validity of Animal Data as Related to Man.- 10. Protective Filtration.- 11. Possible Mechanisms Leading to Light Damage in the Primate Retina.- 12. Protective Mechanisms against Light Damage.- 13. The Effect of Oxygen on Light Toxicity.- 14. Summary.- References.- 6 Ocular Thermal Injury from Intense Light.- 1. History.- 2. Retinal Thermal Injury.- 3. Corneal Thermal Injury.- 4. Beyond Thermal Injury.- 5. Conclusion.- References.- Author Index.

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