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Theoretical investigation of near-infrared light path in multi-layer brain models for three DOT systems

Xiaowei Zhou, Ling Chen, Chun-Yu Tse, Trevor B. Penney, Nanguang Chen*

*Corresponding author for this work

Research output: Chapters, Conference Papers, Creative and Literary WorksRGC 32 - Refereed conference paper (with host publication)peer-review

Abstract

The optical path of near-infrared light propagation in multi-layer brain models was investigated by theoretical and computational analysis for three DOT systems. The brain models are comprised a three-layer slab or three-layer semi-sphere intersected by a same size three-layer slab. In each model, the light penetration depths and the shapes of light paths for different source and detector pairs were analyzed with a numerical diffusion forward model based on the finite element method. The simulation results revealed that the light path was affected by source and detector distance, and varied in the different brain models. Specifically, the effective penetration depths were different for the different DOT systems and deeper penetration depth was observed using a fast time-domain DOT system. © 2012 IEEE.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2012 Photonics Global Conference (PGC)
PublisherIEEE
ISBN (Electronic)978-1-4673-2516-5
ISBN (Print)978-1-4673-2513-4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Dec 2012
Externally publishedYes
Event2012 Photonics Global Conference, PGC 2012 - Singapore, Singapore
Duration: 13 Dec 201216 Dec 2012

Conference

Conference2012 Photonics Global Conference, PGC 2012
PlaceSingapore
CitySingapore
Period13/12/1216/12/12

Research Keywords

  • DOT systems
  • Near infrared light
  • penetration depth
  • tissue spatial sensitivity

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