Influence of Particle Size and Concentration on the Diffuse Backscattering of Polarized Light

Andreas H. Hielscher, Judith R. Mourant, Irving J. Bigio

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Abstract

In this study it is demonstrated that diffuse-backscattered polarized light from a turbid medium yields information about particle size, concentration, and the anisotropy factor g of the scatterer.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationBiomedical Optical Spectroscopy and Diagnostics, BOSD 1996
PublisherOptica Publishing Group (formerly OSA)
Pages26-31
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)1557524270
StatePublished - 1996
EventBiomedical Optical Spectroscopy and Diagnostics, BOSD 1996 - Orlando, United States
Duration: Jan 1 1996Mar 18 1996

Publication series

NameOptics InfoBase Conference Papers
ISSN (Electronic)2162-2701

Conference

ConferenceBiomedical Optical Spectroscopy and Diagnostics, BOSD 1996
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityOrlando
Period1/1/963/18/96

Keywords

  • Light propagation in tissues
  • Multiple scattering
  • Polarization
  • Scattering by particles

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Mechanics of Materials

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