Methods to control neural activity by light have been introduced to the field of neuroscience.
During the last decade, several techniques have been established, including optogenetics …

Optical stimulation of neural tissue within the cochlea was described as a possible
alternative to electrical stimulation. Most optical stimulation was performed with pulsed …

Optical stimulation of the inner ear, the cochlea, is discussed as a possible alternative to
conventional cochlear implants with the hypothetical improvement of dynamic range and …

Optical stimulation of the cochlea with laser light has been suggested as an alternative to
conventional treatment of sensorineural hearing loss with cochlear implants. The underlying …

It has been demonstrated that INS can be utilized to stimulate spiral ganglion cells in the
cochlea. Although neural stimulation can be achieved without direct contact of the radiation …

The insertion of cochlear implants into the inner ear often causes inflammation and fibrosis
inside the scala tympani and thus growth of fibrous tissue on the implant surface. This …

We propose a novel signal processing method for a laser-interferometer-based
displacement measurement system with significantly improved time resolution that enables …

Objective. Infrared light can be used to modulate the activity of neuronal cells through
thermally-evoked capacitive currents and thermosensitive ion channel modulation. The …

Optical stimulation for hearing restoration is developing as an alternative therapy to
electrical stimulation. For a more frequency-specific activation of the auditory system, light …

Optical stimulation of the inner ear has recently attracted attention, suggesting a higher
frequency resolution compared to electrical cochlear implants due to its high spatial …