Optical tomography: forward and inverse problems

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  • Simon R. Arridge
  • John C. Schotland
چکیده

This paper is a review of recent mathematical and computational advances in optical tomography. We discuss the physical foundations of forward models for light propagation on microscopic, mesoscopic and macroscopic scales. We also consider direct and numerical approaches to the inverse problems which arise at each of these scales. Finally, we outline future directions and open problems in the field.

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تاریخ انتشار 2009