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A Monte Carlo model of light propagation in tissue

Proceedings of SPIE, the International Society for Optical Engineering/Proceedings of SPIE · 1989

Scott A. Prahl✉(The University of Texas at Austin)

Abstract

The Monte Carlo method is rapidly becoming the model of choice for simulating light transport in tissue. This paper provides all the details necessary for implementation of a Monte Carlo program. Variance reduction schemes that improve the effiency of the Monte Carlo method are discussed. Analytic expressions facilitating convolution calculations for flat and Gaussian beams are included. Useful validation benchmarks are presented.

Optical Imaging and Spectroscopy Techniques Photoacoustic and Ultrasonic Imaging Ocular and Laser Science ResearchMonte Carlo methodVariance reductionComputer scienceConvolution (computer science)Monte Carlo molecular modelingHybrid Monte CarloVariance (accounting)Monte Carlo method for photon transportMonte Carlo integrationDynamic Monte Carlo method

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