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Scattering of Light from the Systemic Circulatory System
Sidra Batool1, Mehwish Nisar1,2, Fabio Mangini3
1Department of Information Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunications, Sapienza University of Rome, Via Eudossiana 18, 00184 Rome, Italy.
Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland)
|December 3, 2020
Summary
This review details optical properties of the circulatory system, including absorption and scattering, and factors influencing their measurement in biomedical optics applications.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Optics
- Physiological Optics
Background:
- Optical properties like absorption and scattering are crucial for understanding light interaction with biological tissues.
- The circulatory system, primarily composed of blood, significantly influences these optical properties.
- Accurate measurement of optical properties is vital for various biomedical applications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and compile optical properties (absorption, scattering, reduced scattering coefficient) of the circulatory system.
- To identify and discuss factors influencing the measurement of these optical properties.
- To explore scattering theories and techniques relevant to blood and human tissues.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of existing formulas and data for tissue optical properties.
- Compilation of scattering theories (light, X-rays, neutrons).
- Review of computational and theoretical scattering techniques for blood.
Main Results:
- Formulas and data for optical properties of various human tissues have been compiled.
- Prominent scattering theories applicable to biological tissues are discussed.
- Various scattering techniques for studying blood's optical properties are presented.
Conclusions:
- Understanding factors influencing optical property measurements is key for accurate biomedical optics.
- The review provides a comprehensive resource on optical properties of the circulatory system and influencing factors.
- This compilation aids researchers in selecting appropriate methods for optical measurements in biomedical applications.
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