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We developed a Monte Carlo method to quantify photon sampling depth in spatial frequency domain (SFD) optical measurements. This tool helps determine how deep light penetrates various tissues for better optical sensing.

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  • Biomedical Optics
  • Medical Physics
  • Photonics

Background:

  • Optical reflectance measurements in the spatial frequency domain (SFD) are crucial for non-invasive tissue analysis.
  • Understanding photon penetration depth is essential for accurate interpretation of SFD data.
  • Current methods for determining optical sampling depth can be limited in complex layered tissues.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce a novel Monte Carlo (MC) method for calculating depth-dependent photon visitation and detection probabilities in SFD optical measurements.
  • To establish quantitative metrics for optical sampling depth in layered biological tissues.
  • To provide a versatile tool for assessing SFD optical sampling depth across diverse tissue types and optical properties.

Main Methods:

  • A Monte Carlo simulation for radiative transport was employed, incorporating a photon packet weighting scheme.
  • The simulation method is aligned with the two-dimensional spatial Fourier transform of the radiative transport equation.
  • Depth-dependent probability distributions were validated using SFD measurements in a layered phantom with controlled scattering and absorption.

Main Results:

  • The study successfully computed depth-dependent probability distributions for photon visitation and detection.
  • Quantitative metrics for SFD optical sampling depth were developed, demonstrating dependence on tissue optical properties and spatial frequency.
  • The method was validated against experimental SFD measurements in a layered phantom system.

Conclusions:

  • The developed MC method provides accurate depth-dependent photon distributions for SFD optical measurements.
  • This approach enables precise determination of optical sampling depth in layered tissues, crucial for quantitative biomedical optics.
  • The tool offers a generalizable solution for assessing optical sampling depth in various biological tissues.