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Parameters of different skin layers used in Monte Carlo simulation
| Skin layer | Refractive index (n) | absorption coefficient (μa)/cm−1 | scattering coefficient (μs)/cm−1 | Anisotropy factor (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stratum corneum | 1.50 | 0.15 | 175.0 | 0.90 |
| Living epidermis | 1.34 | 2.47 | 87.5 | 0.80 |
| Dermis | 1.40 | 0.28 | 80.6 | 0.82 |
