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This review aims to evaluate deterministic numerical simulations of light propagation in human head tissues and compare their effectiveness with Monte Carlo methods.

January 23, 2026Biophysical ReviewsOpen Access

A contemporary systematic review on deterministic numerical simulations of light propagation in head tissues

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FFFilipa FernandesUniversity of Minho NSNuno Manuel Frade de SousaInstituto Universitario Anglo Español FSFilipe S. SilvaUniversity of Minho

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Review identifies deterministic simulations as a viable alternative to Monte Carlo methods for light propagation in head tissues, suggesting implications for imaging techniques.

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This review aims to evaluate deterministic numerical simulations of light propagation in human head tissues and compare their effectiveness with Monte Carlo methods.
Conducted a systematic review of articles published post-2010.
Focused on deterministic simulations of light propagation using finite element methods.
Analyzed the application of the diffusion equation and boundary conditions in simulations.
Compared studies focusing on different head tissue layers, including scalp, skull, and cerebrospinal fluid.
Most articles used 3D simulations accounting for different tissue layers.
Deterministic methods provided valid results, indicating potential for efficiency and accuracy.
Challenges included variations in optical properties and oversimplified models, suggesting need for subject-specific data.
Deterministic simulations showed promise as a cost-effective alternative to time-consuming Monte Carlo methods.

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Fernandes et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69731022c8125b09b0d1fcf6 https://doi.org/10.1007/s12551-025-01403-w

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Review identifies deterministic simulations as a viable alternative to Monte Carlo methods for light propagation in head tissues, suggesting implications for imaging techniques.

A contemporary systematic review on deterministic numerical simulations of light propagation in head tissues

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