Reflection and transmission coefficients for Diffuse Photon Density Waves in a diffuse/non-diffuse interface

J. Ripoll, M. Nieto-Vesperinas, V. Ntziachristos, J. P. Culver, B. Chance, A. G. Yodh

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Abstract

Diffuse Photon Density Waves (DPDWs) have lately been used to characterize diffusive media to locate and characterize hidden objects, such as tumors, in soft tissue. Measurements are often taken in the exterior non-diffuse medium, and therefore, the DPDW suffers reflection at the interface. To analyze these, the basic expressions for the reflection and transmission coefficients for diffuse/non-diffuse interfaces are put forward. Interesting effects on the reflected DPDW occur for certain values of the diffusive parameters, which significantly distort the incident DPDW. Also, the expression for the transmission coefficient can also be used to determine the value of the extrapolated distance, or, if this parameter is known, the source shape and its position.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationBiomedical Optical Spectroscopy and Diagnostics, BOSD 2000
PublisherOptica Publishing Group (formerly OSA)
Pages67-71
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)155752632X
StatePublished - 2000
Externally publishedYes
EventBiomedical Optical Spectroscopy and Diagnostics, BOSD 2000 - Miami Beach, United States
Duration: 2 Apr 2000 → …

Publication series

NameOptics InfoBase Conference Papers
ISSN (Electronic)2162-2701

Conference

ConferenceBiomedical Optical Spectroscopy and Diagnostics, BOSD 2000
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityMiami Beach
Period2/04/00 → …

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