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Optical fibers are by far the most attractive elements with which to create optical systems in the medical or biological applications of light. They are usually made up of long, thin glass rods that turn out to be very easy to handle. Moreover, their thinness and flexibility allow reaching inaccessible regions in the body without pain and discomfort to the patient.
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Sottini, S. (1980). Optics and Fibers. In: Hillenkamp, F., Pratesi, R., Sacchi, C.A. (eds) Lasers in Biology and Medicine. Nato Advanced Study Institutes Series, vol 34. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4684-8550-9_2
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