Optical tomography and topography devices to study (patho)physiology and mechanics of the ear. University of Antwerp
Many aspects of the mechanics and physiology of the hearing organ are still to be elucidated. I want to contribute to this field by accurately measuring the shape and behavior of the eardrum, determine its elasticity and mechanical parameters, and measure its thickness distribution over the entire surface for different animal species. Furthermore, the exact shape and location of soft tissue (muscle tendon & ligaments) in the middle ear is ...