Biofika

The textbook Biophysics by Prof. Dr. Smiljana Popov, published in 1980 (by the Faculty of Medicine / Svjetlost), stands as a seminal work in the field of medical and natural science biophysics in this region. The book was primarily conceived as a teaching manual for students of medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, and biology, but also serves as a professional resource for scientists investigating the intersection of physics and living systems. In the book, the author systematically presents the physical laws governing biological structures and functions. The content covers key topics such as the thermodynamics of biological systems, fluid mechanics in hemodynamics, bioelectric phenomena and cell membrane potentials, transport mechanisms (diffusion, osmosis, active transport), and the effects of physical agents on the organism (optics of the eye, acoustics of hearing, and radiation biophysics). Distinguished by its clear methodology, mathematical and physical precision, and direct links to physiology and medical diagnostics, Prof. Dr. Smiljana Popov’s textbook has provided generations of students with a solid foundation for understanding the molecular and physical bases of life.