Modeling Coherent Laser Light Propagation in the Surface Layers of the Circulatory System Using the Monte-Carlo Method
Image from Design of Multi-Wavelength Optical Sensor Module for Depth-Dependent Photoplethysmography. https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/19/24/5441.Description:
This project focuses on simulating laser light propagation in the superficial layers of the circulatory system (e.g., capillaries, veins). Students will apply the Monte-Carlo method to understand how light interacts with blood and tissues, aiming at applications in optical diagnostics and phototherapy.
Required Knowledge:
- Programming (Matlab or Python)
- Physics of light propagation in scattering media
- Introduction to Monte-Carlo methods
Suggested Bibliography:
- Wang, L., Jacques, S. L., & Zheng, L. MCML—Monte Carlo modeling of light transport in multi-layered tissues (1995).
- Tuchin, V. V. Tissue Optics: Light Scattering Methods and Instruments for Medical Diagnosis (2015).