Project description
Tattoo removal involves ultra-fast pulses of laser light to break down ink particles. In order to effectively break down pigments the optimal combination of wavelength, laser focus, and pulse rate need to be targeted to the pigment. This is especially the case with lighter coloured pigments which tend to be more challenging to remove than black pigments. Spatially offset Raman spectroscopy (SORS) is a non-destructive light based technique which is used to fingerprint a samples molecular composition from a depth within a sample. This project will explore if SORS can be used to a) identify the pigment(s) present and b) detect the depth that the pigment is present in the tissue.
Co-supervisors
Professor Claire Lenehan
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