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Andrew J Gomes¹, Vadim Backman

¹Northwestern University, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Evanston, IL 60218, USA.

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Selecting the right optical probe for tissue optics is crucial. This study introduces a method and software to match probe sampling depth to clinical needs, ensuring reliable tissue property measurements.

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Area of Science:

Biomedical Optics
Medical Instrumentation

Background:

Numerous optical techniques and fiber-optic probe systems exist for measuring tissue optical properties.
Selecting the optimal probe for specific biomedical applications can be challenging due to the wide range of available methods.

Purpose of the Study:

To present a methodology for optimally selecting an optical probe based on application requirements.
To develop a tool that aids investigators in choosing the most suitable probe for their biomedical applications.

Main Methods:

The methodology involves matching the probe's mean sampling depth with the optimal diagnostic depth for the clinical application.
Probes are selected based on minimal sensitivity of interrogation depth and path length to alterations in the target medium's optical properties.
A publicly available graphical user interface (GUI) was developed to rank techniques based on desired sampling depth and medium optical properties.

Main Results:

The developed methodology and GUI facilitate the optimal selection of fiber-optic probes for tissue optics measurements.
Investigated techniques include single fiber spectroscopy, differential path length spectroscopy, polarization-gating, elastic light scattering spectroscopy, and diffuse reflectance.
The software was successfully applied to biological case studies for probe selection.

Conclusions:

The presented methodology ensures consistent assessment of relevant tissue volumes with minimum variability.
The developed GUI provides a practical tool for researchers to confidently select appropriate optical probes for their specific biomedical needs.
This approach optimizes the use of optical techniques in biomedical applications by improving probe selection accuracy.