Speaker
Mr
Thulani Mabhengu
(SAAPMB)
Description
The scattering distribution of a photon in an inhomogeneous turbid medium is too complex to be represented by an analytical expression, and therefore requires a numerical solution. Photon propagation may be treated a stochastic process. In this study, a Monte Carlo simulation is used to reproduce the behaviour of photons in turbid media. This is approached by applying random number generation to the fundamental physics of photon scattering. The redistribution of a photon in different directions is determined through the stochastic treatment of the scattering event and corresponding phase function. Scattered light is then subjected to a repeated similar stochastic process until the photon emerges from the medium. Taking into consideration the physical and optical properties of the turbid media, the model predicts the angular distribution of photons able to transmit through the medium. Archival data obtained from sunphotometry will be used to attempt to validate the simulations
Would you like to <br> submit a short paper <br> for the Conference <br> Proceedings (Yes / No)?
Yes
Level for award<br> (Hons, MSc, <br> PhD, N/A)?
MSc
Main supervisor (name and email)<br>and his / her institution
Main supervisor: Prof. Hartmut Winkler
Email: hwinkler@uj.ac.za
Institution: University of Johannesburg
Apply to be<br> considered for a student <br> award (Yes / No)?
Yes
Primary author
Mr
Thulani Mabhengu
(SAAPMB)
Co-author
Prof.
Hartmut Winkler
(SAIP)
