Cherenkov radiation from electrons passing through human tissue

Cherenkov radiation from electrons passing through human tissue

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 a...

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Main Authors: Pavel Lukin, Izmail Batkin, Alexandr N. Almaliev, Tatyana A. Churakova, Mikhail A. Dolgopolov, Igor V. Kopytin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: World Scientific Publishing 2017-01-01
Series:Journal of Innovative Optical Health Sciences
Subjects:
Coherent radiation
human tissue optics
multiple scattering
Online Access:http://www.worldscientific.com/doi/pdf/10.1142/S1793545816500553
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Summary: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.
ISSN:1793-5458
1793-7205

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