Biomedical Optics, Principles and Imaging by Lihong V. Wang and Hsin-I Wu is a comprehensive textbook for biomedical engineering students and professionals. It provides a thorough treatment of the fundamental physics and mathematical formulations of light scattering, light diffusion, and Monte Carlo methods. The book is based on the authors' class notes and is intended for a one-semester course, with many worked examples and homework problems. It covers topics such as Rayleigh and Mie theories, Monte Carlo modeling of photon transport, radiative transfer, and diffusion theory. The second half of the book discusses imaging and spectroscopic techniques used in biomedical optics, including fluorescence spectroscopy, ballistic imaging, optical low-coherence tomography, and photoacoustic tomography. The authors also provide MATLAB scripts, worked examples, and a detailed index. The book is well-organized, clear, and includes a variety of computer simulations and problem sets. While some topics are discussed briefly, the authors suggest that future editions could expand on them. The book is recommended for upper-level undergraduates, graduate students, and professionals in the field. It is a valuable resource for those seeking to understand the fundamentals of biomedical optics and its applications in clinical diagnostics. The authors provide a clear analytical framework and computer codes that allow readers to perform simulations and derive optical properties of biological tissues. Overall, Biomedical Optics is a comprehensive and concise textbook that is highly recommended for its clarity, depth, and practical applications.Biomedical Optics, Principles and Imaging by Lihong V. Wang and Hsin-I Wu is a comprehensive textbook for biomedical engineering students and professionals. It provides a thorough treatment of the fundamental physics and mathematical formulations of light scattering, light diffusion, and Monte Carlo methods. The book is based on the authors' class notes and is intended for a one-semester course, with many worked examples and homework problems. It covers topics such as Rayleigh and Mie theories, Monte Carlo modeling of photon transport, radiative transfer, and diffusion theory. The second half of the book discusses imaging and spectroscopic techniques used in biomedical optics, including fluorescence spectroscopy, ballistic imaging, optical low-coherence tomography, and photoacoustic tomography. The authors also provide MATLAB scripts, worked examples, and a detailed index. The book is well-organized, clear, and includes a variety of computer simulations and problem sets. While some topics are discussed briefly, the authors suggest that future editions could expand on them. The book is recommended for upper-level undergraduates, graduate students, and professionals in the field. It is a valuable resource for those seeking to understand the fundamentals of biomedical optics and its applications in clinical diagnostics. The authors provide a clear analytical framework and computer codes that allow readers to perform simulations and derive optical properties of biological tissues. Overall, Biomedical Optics is a comprehensive and concise textbook that is highly recommended for its clarity, depth, and practical applications.