Experimental Characterization of Artificial Human Skin with Melanomas for Accurate Modelling and Detection in Healthcare Application

Zhang, R., Yang, K., Abbasi, Q. , AbuAli, N. A. and Alomainy, A. (2018) Experimental Characterization of Artificial Human Skin with Melanomas for Accurate Modelling and Detection in Healthcare Application. In: 43rd International Conference on Infrared, Milimeter and Terahertz Waves (IRMWW-THz 2018), Nagoya, Japan, 9-14 Sep 2018, ISBN 9781538638095 (doi: 10.1109/IRMMW-THz.2018.8509886)

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Abstract

A preliminary investigation is carried out on the artificial human skin tissues with and without metastatic melanomas using Terahertz Time Domain Spectroscopy (THz-TDS). Both the refractive indexes and absorption coefficients of artificial skin with melanomas are higher than the normal artificial skin samples over the entire frequency range between 0.2 THz to 1.6 THz. The reason is that tumour cells degrade the contraction of fibroblasts causing more water content in malignant tissues. This study quantifies the impact of melanomas on the optical parameters of artificial skin tissue and can help in techniques that will diagnose and prevent tumours at the early stage.

Item Type:Conference Proceedings
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Abbasi, Professor Qammer
Authors: Zhang, R., Yang, K., Abbasi, Q., AbuAli, N. A., and Alomainy, A.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Electronics and Nanoscale Engineering
ISSN:2162-2035
ISBN:9781538638095
Published Online:29 October 2018
Copyright Holders:Copyright © 2018 IEEE
Publisher Policy:Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher

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