Abstract
The rate of randomization of linearly polarized light as a collimated polarized beam passes through scattering media was characterized by a diffusivity (χ) [radians2/mean free path] in the angle space (θ) describing orientation of the linear polarization: probability of orientation at an angle p(θ) = exp(-θ2/(2σ2))/(σ sqrt(π/2)) where σ = χτ and τ is the mean free path (μsL) where μs is the scattering coefficient [cm-1] and L is sample thickness [cm]. The media studied were polystyrene microsphere solutions, liver, muscle, and skin. The χ for microspheres ranged from 0.80-0.03 ffor 300-6000 nm diameter, and was 0.28 for skin, 0.06 for muscle, and 0.003 for liver.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering |
| Publisher | Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers |
| Pages | 345-352 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Volume | 3914 |
| State | Published - 2000 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | Laser-Tissue Interaction XI: Photochemical, Photothermal, and Photomechanical - San Jose, CA, USA Duration: Jan 22 2000 → Jan 27 2000 |
Other
| Other | Laser-Tissue Interaction XI: Photochemical, Photothermal, and Photomechanical |
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| City | San Jose, CA, USA |
| Period | 1/22/00 → 1/27/00 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Condensed Matter Physics