Abstract

A system for time resolved reflectance and transmittance spectroscopy was developed, providing absorption and scattering spectra of turbid media over a wide spectral range. Critical aspects and technical solutions related to the feasibility of a spectral measurement are discussed. In particular the benefits of using a reference signal recorded during the measurement for the analysis of the experimental data are presented. At the moment the system is unique in terms of covered spectral range and sensitivity.

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