Light propagation in biological materials and natural waters
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Summary, in English
Methods for modelling the behaviour of light in materials which not only absorb, but also scatter light are reviewed, with special emphasis on the Monte Carlo method and Kubelka-Munk theory as applied to biological samples. Two methods for checking model performance are also described, namely determination of photon transit times and fiberoptic measurement of light inside tissues. The directional distribution of light in natural waters, both near the surface and at great depth is described, as well as a computer program for modelling underwater spectral irradiance. The relation between irradiance and fluence rate is explained, and a method for estimating underwater fluence rate from irradiance measurements briefly described.
Department/s
Publishing year
1996
Language
English
Pages
9-17
Publication/Series
Scientia Marina
Volume
60
Issue
Suppl. 1
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Document type
Journal article
Publisher
Institut de Ciències del Mar de Barcelona
Topic
- Biological Sciences
Status
Published
ISBN/ISSN/Other
- ISSN: 0214-8358