The goal of this project is to explore how reflected visible and infrared laser light may be used to explore tissue structures below the skin surface. The study will examine light reflections at multiple wavelengths and at multiple depths using mathematical simulations, ex vivo biological samples, and human subjects. If successful, this project will open up a new way of noninvasively examining layered biological tissue structure, including blood and oxygen concentrations.

Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1990-08-15
Budget End
1994-01-31
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1990
Total Cost
$205,000
Indirect Cost
Name
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Troy
State
NY
Country
United States
Zip Code
12180