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A A Cox, D J Durian

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This study enhances photon diffusion theory for opaque scattering samples. It improves predictions of light reaching detectors in diffusing-light spectroscopies, aligning well with simulations.

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Area of Science:

Biomedical Optics
Photonics
Applied Physics

Background:

Standard diffusion theory in opaque, multiple-scattering media calculates total photon concentration but not detected signal fraction.
Accurate modeling of light propagation is crucial for applications like diffusing-light spectroscopies (DLS).

Purpose of the Study:

To supplement diffusion theory by incorporating photon migration's Markovian property to predict detected signal contribution.
To validate the enhanced model against Monte Carlo simulations for relevant DLS geometries and parameters.

Main Methods:

Utilized the Markovian assumption for photon migration to extend standard diffusion theory.
Applied the method to slab geometries (plane-wave illumination/detection) and semi-infinite media (point illumination/detection).
Compared model predictions with Monte Carlo random-walk simulations.

Main Results:

The enhanced diffusion theory accurately predicts photon behavior in various geometries.
Model performance was validated across different slab thicknesses, scattering anisotropies, absorption coefficients, and boundary reflectivities.
Predictions showed good agreement with Monte Carlo simulations.

Conclusions:

The Markovian-enhanced diffusion theory provides a more accurate method for calculating detected photon fractions in scattering samples.
This improved model is valuable for optimizing and interpreting results from diffusing-light spectroscopies.