Trainer, M. (2002) Studying skin reflectometry. Physics Education, 37(6), pp. 532-537. (doi: 10.1088/0031-9120/37/6/405)
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Publisher's URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/0031-9120/37/6/405
Abstract
Here is a chance for students to see first-hand how physics can be useful in health care. The instrument is simple enough for high school students to understand and operate as they study the pigmentation of their own skin. Scanning and mapping the skin surface can determine how its optical properties change with sunburn and it is a non-invasive technique for examining skin allergies and blemishes.
| Item Type: | Articles |
|---|---|
| Keywords: | skin, reflectometry, instrumentation, light |
| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Trainer, Mr Matthew |
| Authors: | Trainer, M. |
| Subjects: | Q Science > QC Physics Q Science > QP Physiology |
| College/School: | College of Science and Engineering > School of Physics and Astronomy |
| Research Group: | Physics and Astronomy |
| Journal Name: | Physics Education |
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