Course detail

Concepts of Biofotonics

FSI-9VKB Acad. year: 2025/2026 Winter semester

The course provides an overview of modern techniques using electromagnetic radiation suitable for studying the structure, function and dynamics of biological macro and micro objects and of methods applicable to the detection, diagnosis and treatment of diseases in a non-invasive way.

Language of instruction

Czech

Entry knowledge

Knowledge of geometric, wave and physical optics.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

Doctoral exam in the presented subject extent examining in particular the understanding of the physical nature of biophotonics methods.
Attendance at the lecture is optional.

Aims

The aim is to understand the principles of application of photonics in specific areas of biology and medicine.
Knowledge of physical and optical principles of biophotonics, which gives a deeper basis for its practical use.

The study programmes with the given course

Programme D-FIN-P: Physical Engineering and Nanotechnology, Doctoral, recommended course

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

20 hours, optionally

Syllabus

1. Recapitulation of electromagnetic radiation theory.
2. Sources of radiation, lasers.
3. Interaction of radiation with matter, effect of radiation on tissues.
4. Basic methods of optical microscopy.
5. Confocal microscopy, OCT / OCM, holographic microscopy.
6. Fluorescence microscopy, Raman microscopy.
7. Flow cytometry.
8. Optical manipulation with microobjects, application of lasers in medicine.
9. Photodynamic therapy, optical biosensors.
10. Application of micro- and nano-opto-technologies in medicine (retinal replacements).