A Comparative Optical Analysis of Cylindrical Diffuser Fibres for Laser Therapy Using Fluorescence Imaging

1999 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 257-268 ◽  
Author(s):  
P.M. Ripley ◽  
A.J. MacRobert ◽  
T.N. Mills ◽  
S.G. Bown
Keyword(s):  
Laser Therapy ◽  
Fluorescence Imaging ◽  
Optical Analysis ◽  
Cylindrical Diffuser

The influence of confocal microscope design on imaging performance

1993 ◽  
Vol 51 ◽  
pp. 144-145
Author(s):  
C J R Sheppard
Keyword(s):  
Image Quality ◽  
Fluorescence Imaging ◽  
Confocal Microscope ◽  
Industrial Applications ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
Weak Signals ◽  
Size And Shape ◽  
Imaging Performance ◽  
Fundamental Limitation

The confocal microscope is now widely used in both biomedical and industrial applications for imaging, in three dimensions, objects with appreciable depth. There are now a range of different microscopes on the market, which have adopted a variety of different designs. The aim of this paper is to explore the effects on imaging performance of design parameters including the method of scanning, the type of detector, and the size and shape of the confocal aperture.It is becoming apparent that there is no such thing as an ideal confocal microscope: all systems have limitations and the best compromise depends on what the microscope is used for and how it is used. The most important compromise at present is between image quality and speed of scanning, which is particularly apparent when imaging with very weak signals. If great speed is not of importance, then the fundamental limitation for fluorescence imaging is the detection of sufficient numbers of photons before the fluorochrome bleaches.

Ubiquinone-BODIPY nanoparticles for tumor redox-responsive fluorescence imaging and photodynamic activity

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Byunghee Hwang ◽  
Tae-Il Kim ◽  
Hyunjin Kim ◽  
Sungjin Jeon ◽  
Yongdoo Choi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fluorescence Imaging ◽  
Selective Activation ◽  
Turn On ◽  
Intracellular Environment ◽  
Redox Responsive ◽  
Photodynamic Activity

A ubiquinone-BODIPY photosensitizer self-assembles into nanoparticles (PS-Q-NPs) and undergoes selective activation within the highly reductive intracellular environment of tumors, resulting in “turn-on” fluorescence and photosensitizing activities.

Special Articles?: Laser Therapy of the Skin: A Review of Principles and Applications

1990 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 123-164 ◽  
Author(s):  
Philip L. Bailin ◽  
John L. Ratz ◽  
Ronald G. Wheeland
Keyword(s):  
Laser Therapy

Laser Therapy Thwarts Nonmelanoma Skin Ca

2011 ◽  
Vol 42 (9) ◽  
pp. 16-17
Author(s):  
SHARON WORCESTER
Keyword(s):  
Laser Therapy

Laser Therapy of Coronary Artery Obstructions

1985 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 93-100 ◽  
Author(s):  
Garrett Lee ◽  
Ming C. Chan ◽  
Richard M. Ikeda ◽  
Marshall H. Lee ◽  
Robert L. Reis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Coronary Artery ◽  
Laser Therapy

Indocyanine green-augmented diode laser therapy of telangiectatic and reticular leg veins: a clinical proof-of-concept trial

2012 ◽  
Vol 25 (01) ◽  
Author(s):  
A Klein ◽  
G Shafirstein ◽  
E Kohl ◽  
W Bäumler ◽  
M Landthaler ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Indocyanine Green ◽  
Laser Therapy ◽  
Diode Laser ◽  
Proof Of Concept
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