Polarimetric imaging of multi-index of refraction biological phantoms utilizing efficient molecular optical imaging techniques

The purpose of this study is to introduce the potential of novel molecular imaging techniques assessing their performance utilizing multi-index of refraction targets, i.e. composite targets made from optically different media, immersed into biological liquid solutions doped with optically active molecules. The outcome of this study is that using polarimetric imaging in conjunction with novel contrast agents boosts the image quality.