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Biophotonics

Prof. Basudev Lahiri · IIT Kharagpur

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Lectures

Module 01: Introduction to Biophotonics

  1. Lecture 01: Introduction to Biophotonics (Part-I) Video
  2. Lecture 02: Introduction to Biophotonics (Part-II) Video
  3. Lecture 03: Introduction to Biophotonics (Part - III) Video
  4. Lecture 04: Nature of Light - Part I ( As Wave) Video
  5. Lecture 05: Nature of Light - Part II ( As Particle) Video

Module 02: Fundamentals of Light and Matter

  1. Lecture 06: Fact of Matter (Part - I) Video
  2. Lecture 07: Fact of Matter (Part - II) Video
  3. Lecture 08: Basic of Light-Matter Interaction Video
  4. Lecture 09: Molecular Materials Video
  5. Lecture 10: Introduction to Fluorescence Video

Module 03: Basic Biology

  1. Lecture 11: The Cell Video
  2. Lecture 12: The Central Dogma Video
  3. Lecture 13: Genetic Code Video
  4. Lecture 14: Building Blocks Video
  5. Lecture 15: Remaining Topics Video

Module 04: Light-Matter Interactions in Molecules, Cells and Tissues

  1. Lecture 16: Light-Matter Interactions in Molecules (Basic of Spectroscopy) Video
  2. Lecture 17: Light-Matter Interactions in Molecules (Basic of Spectroscopy) (Contd.) Video
  3. Lecture 18: Interaction of Light with Cells Video
  4. Lecture 19: Interaction of Light with Tissues Video
  5. Lecture 20: Photoprocesses in Biopolymers Video

Module 05: Lasers for Biophotonics

  1. Lecture 21; Laser Principles and Operation Video
  2. Lecture 22: Types of Lasers Video
  3. Lecture 23: Nonlinear Optical Processes Video
  4. Lecture 24: In Vivo Photoexcitation Video
  5. Lecture 25: Examples and Applications Video

Module 06: Bioimaging: Principles and Applications

  1. Lecture 26: Introduction Video
  2. Lecture 27: Microscopy Techniques Video
  3. Lecture 28: Near Field Microscopy and Optical Coherence Tomography Video
  4. Lecture 29: Fluorophores and Fluorescence Microscopy Techniques Video
  5. Lecture 30: The Future: AFM-IR Video

Module 07: Optical Biosensors

  1. Lecture 31: Biosensing Background Video
  2. Lecture 32: Optical Fiber Sensors Video
  3. Lecture 33: Metamaterials Video
  4. Lecture 34: Metamaterials as Biosensors Video
  5. Lecture 35: Biosensing with Optical Nano-antennas Video

Module 08: Light-Activated Therapy

  1. Lecture 36: Introduction to Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) Video
  2. Lecture 37: Application of Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) Video
  3. Lecture 38: Light Irradiation for Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) Video
  4. Lecture 39: Real Life Examples of Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) Video
  5. Lecture 40: Future of PDT and Photothermal Therapy (PTT) Video

Module 09: Tissue Engineering with Light

  1. Lecture 41: Laser Based Tissue Engineering Video
  2. Lecture 42: Laser Tissue Contouring: Dermatological Application Video
  3. Lecture 43: Laser Tissue Welding and Tissue Regeneration Video
  4. Lecture 44: Laser Tissue Contouring: Ophthalmic Application Video
  5. Lecture 45: Laser in Dentistry Video

Module 10: Optical Tweezers, Scissors and Traps

  1. Lecture 46: Tools for Micromanipulation Video
  2. Lecture 47: The Optical/Laser Tweezer Video
  3. Lecture 48: Design of Optical Tweezers Video
  4. Lecture 49: Optical Scissors Video
  5. Lecture 50: Selected Examples of Application Video

Module 11: Nanotechnology for Biophotonics: Nano Bio Photonics

  1. Lecture 51: Introduction to nanotechnology Video
  2. Lecture 52: Processes of Nanotechnology Video
  3. Lecture 53: Nano-Lithography: The Art of Small Video
  4. Lecture 54: Thin Film Deposition Video
  5. Lecture 55: Bionanophotonics Applications Video

Module 12: Optogenetics and Neurophotonics

  1. Lecture 56: Introduction to Optogenetics Video
  2. Lecture 57: Controlling the Brain with Light Video
  3. Lecture 58: Optical Neuroimaging & Tomography Video
  4. Lecture 59: Functional Near Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS) of the Brain Video
  5. Lecture 60: Summary & Revisiting Few topics Video

Live Session

  1. Live Session 22-02-2021 Video
  2. Live Session 19-03-2021 Video
  3. Live Session 22-04-2021 Video
  4. Live Session 17-02-2022 Video
  5. Live Session 14-03-2022 Video
  6. Live Session 11-04-2022 Video
  7. Live Session 23-02-2024 Video
  8. Live Session 21-03-2024 Video
  9. Live Session 27-02-2025 Video
  10. Live Session 03-04-2025 Video
  11. Live Session 25-04-2025 Video

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Institution
IIT Kharagpur
Department
Multidisciplinary
Teacher
Prof. Basudev Lahiri
Level
Undergraduate
Language
English
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