Review of recent progress toward a fiberless, whole-scalp diffuse optical tomography system

Hubin Zhao; Robert J. Cooper

doi:10.1117/1.NPh.5.1.011012

26 September 2017 Review of recent progress toward a fiberless, whole-scalp diffuse optical tomography system

Hubin Zhao, Robert J. Cooper

Author Affiliations +

Neurophotonics, Vol. 5, Issue 1, 011012 (September 2017). https://doi.org/10.1117/1.NPh.5.1.011012

Abstract

The development of a whole-scalp, high sampling-density diffuse optical tomography (DOT) system is a critical next step in the evolution of the field of diffuse optics. To achieve this with optical fiber bundles is extremely challenging, simply because of the sheer number of bundles required, and the associated challenges of weight and ergonomics. Dispensing with optical fiber bundles and moving to head-mounted optoelectronics can potentially facilitate the advent of a new generation of wearable, whole-scalp technologies that will open up a range of new experimental and clinical applications for diffuse optical measurements. Here, we present a concise review of the significant progress that has been made toward achieving a wearable, fiberless, high-density, whole-scalp DOT system. We identify the key limitations of current technologies and discuss the possible opportunities for future development.

CC BY: © The Authors. Published by SPIE under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 Unported License. Distribution or reproduction of this work in whole or in part requires full attribution of the original publication, including its DOI.

Citation Download Citation

Hubin Zhao and Robert J. Cooper "Review of recent progress toward a fiberless, whole-scalp diffuse optical tomography system," Neurophotonics 5(1), 011012 (26 September 2017). https://doi.org/10.1117/1.NPh.5.1.011012

Received: 3 April 2017; Accepted: 28 August 2017; Published: 26 September 2017

ACCESS THE FULL ARTICLE

JOURNAL ARTICLE
11 PAGES

DOWNLOAD PAPER SAVE TO MY LIBRARY