Introduction and resources

Introduction to biomedical optics

A series of articles on the basics of biomedical optics written by members of BORL, and a list of relevant review articles.

• Near-infrared imaging
• Near-infrared spectroscopy
• Optical tomography
• Review papers and other useful references

Spectral Data

Some optical data which has been collected and published. Spectra of different skin types, water, haemoglobin and cytochrome are available.

• Measurement of skin optical properties
• Specific extinction spectra of tissue chromophores

Software

Some downloadable software which has been developed by members of BORL.

• Image reconstruction (TOAST)
• The BRAINCIRC modelling environment
• Functional optical signal analysis (fOSA) software
• k-Wave: A Matlab toolbox for the time-domain simulation of acoustic wave fields

Head models and data

• 4D neonatal head model
• Adult MNI152 head model
• Physiologically realistic test data

Phantom manufacture

We have developed a wide range of solid, liquid and gel phantoms with optical, MR, x-ray and elasticity contrast. Please see below, or contact us for details.

• How to make solid tissue-equivalent phantoms