Living Physics Portal: References for Fiber Optics in Medicine Module

Abstract: Active learning curricular module that emphasizes fiber optics as a light collection and delivery system in endoscopic and laser surgery procedures. The material is divided into six sections, addressing the following areas: basic principles of fiber optics (acceptance angle, numerical aperture, wave guiding), illumination, coupling, loss/attenuation, and viewing. All materials are directed toward an application of physics to medicine. The target audience for this module is undergraduate students who are interested in medicine, health care, medical physics, or may wish to broaden their understanding of applications of physics.

Resource Types: Instructor supplement

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Nancy Donaldson

Rockhurst University

Mary Lowe

Loyola University Maryland

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Physics Topics:

Optics > Geometrical Optics > Optical Instruments, Refraction - Flat Surfaces, Refractive Index, Thin Lens, Total Internal Reflection

Optics > Modern Optics > Fiber Optics

Life Sciences Topics:

Cross-cutting Biological Concepts > Structure/Function Relationships > Visual

Medical Applications > Biomedical Imaging > Optical Imaging

Math Topics:

Algebra; Geometry; Trigonometry

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