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
Supervisor
Department
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).