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This chapter describes the adding-doubling method for solving the radiative transport equation. The advantages and disadvantages of the method are presented, followed by sections describing its theory and computer implementation. A detailed example is given with intermediate numerical results. Accurate tables with values of reflection and transmission for slabs of varying thicknesses with mismatched boundaries are given.
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Prahl, S.A. (1995). The Adding-Doubling Method. In: Welch, A.J., Van Gemert, M.J.C. (eds) Optical-Thermal Response of Laser-Irradiated Tissue. Lasers, Photonics, and Electro-Optics. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-6092-7_5
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