Spectroscopy of laser-induced plasmas: an interdisciplinary research program for the 21st Century

点击翻译按钮获取中文摘要

21st Century medicine has been characterized by the increasingly frequent use of high-technology to decrease the time it takes to make accurate diagnoses of disease, pathology, or trauma and to treat medical conditions. Examples include faster MRI and CT machines capable of high-resolution imaging and fiber-optic based endoscopic laser angioplasty for rapidly clearly blocked arteries during heart attacks. In particular, the use of lasers and other light-based (optical) techniques has greatly contributed to the simplicity and speed of these tests and procedures. The use of pulsed laser systems to treat dermatological conditions like birthmarks or melanoma and the use of bright blue lamps during dental checkups to quickly screen for oral cancers are great examples of the innovative use of optical technology.