Voxel classification methodology for rapid Monte Carlo simulation of light propagation in complex media

Nunu Ren; Heng Zhao; Shouping Zhu; Xiaochao Qu; Hongliang Liu; Zhenhua Hu; Jimin Liang; Jie Tian

doi:10.3788/COL201109.041701

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