Wave motion, electromagnetic theory, electromagnetic spectrum, propagation of light , measurement of optical properties of tissues, optics, microscopy, lasers, mechanisms of laser-tissue ineractions, lasers in surgery, tissue welding, laser tweezers, lasers in imaging, diagnostic applications, electrosurgery versus laser surgery, laser safety.
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Introduction, wave motion; plane, spherical and cylindrical waves, Electromagnetic theory, electromagnetic waves, energy and momentum of radiation. Dipole emission, emission and absorption by atoms and molecules, black body radiation, electromagnetic spectrum.
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Propagation of light: reflection, refraction, scattering, interference and diffraction. Measurement of optical properties of tissue, Geometrical optics, fiberoptics. Microscopy and limits of resolution, mechanisms of contrast.
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Eye and vision, perception of color. Spontaneous and stimulated emission, principle of laser, cavity modes, lasing media, pumping mechanisms, continuous and pulsed regimes.
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"Mechanisms of laser-tissue interactions I: Photochemical. Photodynamic therapy,
photostimulation, cytotoxicity of UV light."
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Mechanisms of laser-tissue interactions II: Photothermal. Heat generation, heat conduction and distribution. Thermal damage to tissue. Laser-Induced Interstitial Thermotherapy (LIIT).
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Mechanisms of laser-tissue interactions III: Photomechanical. Explosive evaporation, shock and acoustic waves, cavitation, jet formation.
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Mechanisms of laser-tissue interactions IV: Dielectric breakdown, plasma-mediated ablation.
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Lasers in Ophthalmology.
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Lasers in Dermatology.
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Lasers in General Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery, Gynecology. Tissue welding. Low power lasers. Micromanipulation and cell surgery.
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Lasers in Imaging.
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Diagnostic applications: Autofluorescence, Raman spectroscopy, Scattering Light Spectroscopy, Doppler velocimetry.
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"Electrosurgery: Mechanisms of interaction and tissue damage. Pros and cons vs.
laser surgery."
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Laser safety: lasers classification.
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
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To have a grasp of basic mathematics, applied mathematics and theories and applications in Mathematics |
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To be able to understand and assess mathematical proofs and construct appropriate proofs of their own and also define and analyze problems and to find solutions based on scientific methods, |
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To be able to apply mathematics in real life with interdisciplinary approach and to discover their potentials, |
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To be able to acquire necessary information and to make modeling in any field that mathematics is used and to improve herself/himself, |
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To be able to tell theoretical and technical information easily to both experts in detail and non-experts in basic and comprehensible way, |
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To be familiar with computer programs used in the fields of mathematics and to be able to use at least one of them effectively at the European Computer Driving Licence Advanced Level,
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To be able to behave in accordance with social, scientific and ethical values in each step of the projects involved and to be able to introduce and apply projects in terms of civic engagement, |
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To be able to evaluate all processes effectively and to have enough awareness about quality management by being conscious and having intellectual background in the universal sense, |
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By having a way of abstract thinking, to be able to connect concrete events and to transfer solutions, to be able to design experiments, collect data, and analyze results by scientific methods and to interfere, |
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To be able to continue lifelong learning by renewing the knowledge, the abilities and the competencies which have been developed during the program, and being conscious about lifelong learning, |
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To be able to adapt and transfer the knowledge gained in the areas of mathematics ; such as algebra, analysis, number theory, mathematical logic, geometry and topology to the level of secondary school, |
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To be able to conduct a research either as an individual or as a team member, and to be effective in each related step of the project, to take role in the decision process, to plan and manage the project by using time effectively. |
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