Biomedical optics is a rapidly growing field that applies the power of light to applications in medicine and biology. Building on Kent’s research strengths in this area, this module introduces students to the fundamentals of light-tissue interaction and its impact on healthcare. By focusing on several specific technologies and applications, you will learn how principles from physics and optics are used to help engineer practical imaging, sensing and therapeutic systems, an endeavour that requires continual collaboration between physicists, engineers and clinicians. The module includes an exploration of potential future developments in biomedical optics and the research and careers opportunities they will bring.
Lecture 32 hours, Workshop 8 hours
2 items of coursework of the order of 7.5 hours each Portfolio. Assessment Details: Problem-Solving worth 30%.
2 hours Exam. Assessment Details: Exam worth 70%.
Reassessment Method: Like-for-like.
On successfully completing the module, students will be able to:
1. Correctly apply physics principles to explain the theoretical background behind optical imaging techniques such as microscopy and optical coherence tomography.
2. Evaluate the fundamental and practical limits on the performance of new and emerging optical imaging techniques based on theories and models of light and light-tissue interaction.
3. Critically assess and compare the value of different biomedical optics techniques in healthcare and biology, including noninvasiveness, penetration depth, and resolution, based on established research methodologies and industry best practices.
4. Analyse and solve advanced problems in biomedical optics by identifying relevant principles and laws and using appropriate mathematical tools.
5. Critically evaluate a wide range of appropriate biomedical optics resources, including books, reports, and journal papers from different communities of practice, including reports by decision-makers in the field.
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