The concept of region of sensitivity is central to the field of diffuse optics and is closely related to the Jacobian matrix used to solve the inverse problem in imaging. It is well known that, in diffuse reflectance, the region of sensitivity associated
This article presents a historical perspective of foundational studies utilizing near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) to measure the hemodynamics, oxygenation, and activation of the human brain cortex during cognitive tasks, called functional NIRS (fNIRS). I
The feasibility of fenestration operation in middle ear bone with pulsed infrared laser is evaluated. Healthy male New Zealand rabbits in vivo are used in the experiment. Middle ear mastoid bone of animal model is completely exposed with conventional meth