Abstract
A method for investigating the optical properties of human tissues is suggested. The method is based on the measurement of Cherenkov radiation produced by relativistic electrons passing through the tissue. Monte-Carlo simulation of visible photon emission and propagation is carried out taking into account multiple electron and photon scattering processes. Sensitivity of the Cherenkov radiation to the optical characteristics of human tissues is demonstrated.
Highlights
The tissues of human body are translucent to visible light in the red and infrared region
We suggest the use of Cherenkov radiation produced by relativistic electrons for investigation of optical properties of human tissues
Statistical simulation shows that the number of photons before and after the target is rather highly sensitive to the optical properties of human tissue
Summary
The tissues of human body are translucent to visible light in the red and infrared region This optical property has been used to develop a new method for diagnosing and treating some diseases.[1] The actual experimental investigation of the optical features of human tissue have been carried out in several works. Preparing tissue samples reduces the accuracy of the This is an Open Access article published by World Scientic Publishing Company. We suggest the use of Cherenkov radiation produced by relativistic electrons for investigation of optical properties of human tissues. We carry out the theoretical investigation of Cherenkov light emission by an electron passing through human tissue.
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