Basic Sciences in Ophthalmology Physics and Chemistry
Basic Sciences in Ophthalmology aims to link clinical ophthalmology directly to its basic science roots. This first volume describes the physics and chemistry required for a sound understanding of modern ophthalmology. The text guides the reader from short descriptions of historical background and b...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Berlin, Heidelberg
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
2013, 2013
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 2013 |
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| Collection: | Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- What is light?- The interaction between light and matter
- Light sources
- Examinations with light
- Ultrasound diagnostics
- Further imaging procedures
- Interventions with laser light
- Some history of chemistry
- Oxygen
- Water
- Carbon dioxide (CO2)
- Nitric oxide
- Redox reactions
- DNA
- RNA
- Proteins
- Lipids
- Matter: using water as an example
- If you are interested in more
- Appendix: Units and constants