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Brillouin Light Scattering Microspectroscopy for Biomedical Research and Applications: introduction to feature issue
Kareem Elsayad1, Francesca Palombo2, Thomas Dehoux3
1VBCF-Advanced Microscopy, Vienna Biocenter, Dr. Bohr-Gasse 3, Vienna, A-1030, Austria.
Abstract:
There has been a marked revival of interest in brillouin light scattering spectroscopy/microscopy over the last decade in regards to applications related to all optically studying the mechanical problems associated with systems of biological and medical interest. This revival has been driven by advancements in spectrometer design, together with mounting evidence of the critical role that mechanical properties can play in biological processes as well as the onset of diverse diseases. This feature issue contains a series of papers spanning some of the latest developments in the field of Brillouin light scattering spectroscopy and microscopy as applied to systems of biomedical interest.
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