Light interaction of a nanoparticle embedded tissue towards a novel hyperthermia treatment

Abstract

Light interaction of nanoparticles embedded in a tissue decides the amount of thermal energy absorbed, which is key to plasmonic photothermal therapy, a recent concept for treatment of cancer. The light interaction depends on the shape-size-type of nanoparticles, type of tissue and the wavelength of light used. A numerical model is developed to capture light interaction of a nanoparticle embedded tissue and subsequently estimate spatial heating of the tissue.