Tissue optics

Tissue optics studies how light interacts with biological tissues, including how it’s absorbed, scattered, and transmitted. When light enters tissue, some of it is absorbed by molecules like hemoglobin or melanin, while other light is scattered in different directions due to the tissue's structure. This understanding helps develop technologies like medical imaging, laser treatments, and non-invasive diagnostics by revealing details about tissue composition, health, and abnormalities without cutting into the body. Essentially, tissue optics provides insights into tissue behavior with light, enabling safer and more effective medical interventions.