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Advanced dermatological diagnostics: high sensitivity performance and low losses for THz photonic crystal fiber biosensing solutions for skin cancer.

Authors :
Ferdous, A. H. M. Iftekharul
Bani, Most. Momtahina
Noor, Khalid Sifulla
Mahmud, Shoyeb
Khandakar, Kayab
Eid, Mahmoud M. A.
Rashed, Ahmed Nabih Zaki
Source :
Applied Physics A: Materials Science & Processing. Sep2024, Vol. 130 Issue 9, p1-14. 14p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Skin cancer is a disorder marked by inappropriate skin cell proliferation, which is frequently brought on by UV radiation exposure from tanning booths or the sun. It can present as melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma, or basal cell carcinoma, with varying levels of malignancy and available therapies. Our newly developed photonic crystal fiber (PCF) has exceptional efficacy in the identification of skin cancer. The proposed US model has a heptagonal core and a clad surface with a heptagonal pattern. The PCF analyzer that has just been released shows a maximum relative sensitivity (RS) of 95.35% as well 94.29% for the basal (cancer) alongside basal (normal), respectively. For the aforementioned cells, we also looked at the confinement loss (CL) of 1.74 × 10–14 dB/m, 5.98 × 10–13 dB/m, plus the effective material loss (EML) of 0.0077 cm−1, 0.0088 cm−1. Rapid identification in skin cancer allows for improved results, tailored treatment, and prompt intervention. Early detection of cancer makes milder medications available, which lessens the need for aggressive treatment. Moreover, increasing the treatment of patients and simplifying the continual sickness monitoring process. Accurate evaluation also helps with research into developments that enhance global recognition as well as treatment options. The new PCF, with its exceptional detecting capacity, may have been instrumental in the prompt discovery of such harmful organisms. In summary, there are a lot of opportunities in the medical field. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09478396
Volume :
130
Issue :
9
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Applied Physics A: Materials Science & Processing
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
179739328
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00339-024-07802-2