Multiple scattering of polarized light: comparison of Maxwell theory and radiative transfer theory

Journal of Biomedical Optics
Florian VoitAlwin Kienle

Abstract

For many research areas in biomedical optics, information about scattering of polarized light in turbid media is of increasing importance. Scattering simulations within this field are mainly performed on the basis of radiative transfer theory. In this study a polarization sensitive Monte Carlo solution of radiative transfer theory is compared to exact Maxwell solutions for all elements of the scattering Müller matrix. Different scatterer volume concentrations are modeled as a multitude of monodisperse nonabsorbing spheres randomly positioned in a cubic simulation volume which is irradiated with monochromatic incident light. For all Müller matrix elements effects due to dependent scattering and multiple scattering are analysed. The results are in overall good agreement between the two methods with deviations related to dependent scattering being prominent for high volume concentrations and high scattering angles.

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Nov 7, 2012·Applied Optics·Anak BhandariJakob J Stamnes
Aug 21, 2013·Physics in Medicine and Biology·Alwin KienleAnsgar Hohmann
May 3, 2014·Physics in Medicine and Biology·A HohmannA Kienle
Jul 15, 2015·Physics in Medicine and Biology·J WiestA Kienle
Nov 18, 2014·Applied Optics·H Günhan AkarçayJaro Rička

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