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Human tissue color as viewed in high dynamic range optical spectral transmission measurements

Year: 2012

Type: article

Abstract: High dynamic range optical-to-near-infrared transmission measurements for different parts of human body in the spectral range from 650 to 950 nm have been performed. Experimentally measured spectra are correlated with Monte Carlo simulations using chromaticity coordinates in CIE 1976 L*a*b* color space. Both a qualitative and a quantitative agreement have been found, paving a new way of characterizing human tissues in vivo. The newly developed experimental and computational platform for assessing tissue transmission spectra is anticipated to have a considerable impact on identifying favorable conditions for laser surgery and optical diagnostics, while providing supplementary information about tissue properties.

Source: Biomedical Optics Express

DOI: 10.1364/boe.3.002154

Authors: Georgi I. Petrov, Alexander Doronin, Harry T. Whelan, Igor Meglinski, Vladislav V. Yakovlev

Institutions: Texas A&M University, University of Otago, Medical College of Wisconsin

Language: English

Topic: Optical Imaging and Spectroscopy Techniques

Subfield: Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,913