Finite Element Based Photon Migration Imaging

Abstract

This research is aimed at developing a new optical approach, called 'Photon Migration Imaging', for breast cancer detection and diagnosis. The project will develop computer software and conduct phantom experiments to achieve the proposed goals. During the third year of this project, we have implemented and evaluated the 2D image enhancing schemes especially in the areas of boundary conditions and source/detector models. We have also started to implement the 3D reconstruction algorithms that were proposed to occur in Year 4 of the project. We have conducted extensive simulation and phantom experiments for optical and fluorescence lifetime imaging. The successful experiments have confirmed the imaging capability of our reconstruction software.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 2002
Accession Number
ADA405449

Entities

People

  • Huabei Jiang

Organizations

  • Clemson University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Algorithms
  • Biological Sciences
  • Boundaries
  • Breast Cancer
  • Coefficients
  • Computer Programs
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Fluorescence
  • Frequency
  • Frequency Domain
  • Migration
  • Neoplasms
  • Optical Properties
  • Quantum Yields
  • Refractive Index
  • Simulations

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Adaptive Control and Estimation with Uncertainty in Dynamic Systems.
  • Oncology and Biomarker-Based Cancer Detection.
  • Optical Physics and Photonics.