A METHOD OF, SYSTEM FOR, AND MEDICAL IMAGE ACQUISITION SYSTEM FOR IMAGING AN INTERIOR OF A TURBID MEDIUM TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE GEOMETRY OF THE TURBID MEDIUM

摘要

The invention relates to a method of imaging an interior of a turbid medium comprising the following steps: accommodation of the turbid medium inside a receiving volume; coupling transmission input light from a transmission light source into the receiving volume, with said transmission input light being chosen such that it is capable of propagating through the turbid medium and with at least a part of said transmission input light passing through a matching medium in the receiving volume, said matching medium being chosen to reduce optical boundary effects at an interface between the turbid medium and its surroundings; - detection of transmission output light emanating from the receiving volume as a result of coupling transmission input light from the transmission light source into the receiving volume through use of a transmission photodetector unit. The invention also relates to a system for imaging an interior of a turbid medium and a medical image acquisition system both using the method. According to the invention, the method, system for imaging an interior of a turbid medium, and medical image acquisition system are adapted such that data relating to the exterior of the turbid medium can be obtained. This object is realized in that the method further comprises the following additional steps: coupling geometry input light from a geometry light source into the receiving volume, with the receiving volume comprising the turbid medium, with the receiving volume further comprising a geometry medium for surrounding the turbid medium during coupling of geometry input light into the receiving volume, and with the combination of the geometry input light, the geometry medium, and the interface being chosen for creating a contrast between the turbid medium and its surroundings; - detection of the contrast between the turbid medium and its surroundings; reconstructing an image of an interior of the turbid medium using the detected contrast. The system for imaging an interior of a turbid medium and the medical image acquisition system are adapted to comprise a geometry light source, a geometry medium, and a contrast photodetector unit for detecting the contrast.