Assessing mouse brain tissue refractive index in the NIR spectral range utilizing spatial frequency domain imaging technique combined with processing algorithms

David Abookasis, Omri Meitav

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Abstract

A method based on spatial frequency domain imaging platform and different back-processing algorithms are used together to present the refractive index (RI) of mouse brain tissue in the NIR spectral range. Structured light patterns at two frequencies of six wavelengths ranging between 690 and 970 nm were serially projected onto mouse scalp while a camera mounted above the head captures the reflected diffuse light. In the computer, the recorded images at each wavelength were converted to spatial absorption and scattering maps, respectively. Then, algorithms based on Maxell equations, Hilbert Transform, and Kramers-Kronig relations are used separately to calculate the RI. Once the value of RI at each wavelength was obtained, the wavelength dependence of RI was fitted using four well-known dispersion models. In addition, three-dimensional surface-profile distribution of RI was achieved based on phase profilometry principle. During this study, RI was evaluated in mouse model of heatstress (HS) showing a decrease in RI with increasing wavelength and overall differences pre-And-post HS. An in-house system was built to control the body temperature and thermal camera together with IR laser temperature meter gun was used to measure brain temperature. The changes in RI we observed reflect the pathophysiology of the brain during HS and present an additional advantage of spatial frequency domain imaging technique to characterize brain function. Overall, this work demonstrates a proofof-concept of the proposed method which we believe will be beneficial to the Biophotonics' community.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationClinical and Translational Neurophotonics 2019
EditorsNitish V. Thakor, Victor X. D. Yang, Steen J. Madsen
PublisherSPIE
ISBN (Electronic)9781510623705
DOIs
StatePublished - 2019
EventClinical and Translational Neurophotonics 2019 - San Francisco, United States
Duration: 2 Feb 20193 Feb 2019

Publication series

NameProgress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging - Proceedings of SPIE
Volume10864
ISSN (Print)1605-7422

Conference

ConferenceClinical and Translational Neurophotonics 2019
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Francisco
Period2/02/193/02/19

Keywords

  • 3D Topography.
  • Brain parameters
  • Heatstress
  • Refractive index
  • Spatial frequency domain imaging

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