Unified Electromagnetic Modelling of Biophoton Propagation in Biological Media under Magnetic-Field Influence

Abstract

The emission of biophotons from living systems has gained more and more attention due to its possible correlation with cellular metabolism, oxidative processes and physiological activities. However, the interpretation of the measured photon signals is hampered by the combined effects of optical transit, tissue characteristics and electromagnetic interactions . In this study an electromagnetic model is proposed for the description of biophoton propagation in biological medium, under the effects of attenuation, resonance effects and external magnetic fields. The technique integrates optical attenuation, electromagnetic wave propagation, magnetic-field modulation and resonance behaviour under a single theoretical framework. It is shown that the main role in defining the detectable photon intensity is played by attenuation, and under optimal conditions the behavior of the signal can be dramatically changed by magnetic-field interactions and resonance effects. The results also reveal that the detected photon signals depend on the photon generating processes as well as on the propagation conditions and the electromagnetic properties of the surrounding biological medium. The proposed paradigm gives a coherent picture of biophoton dynamics by integrating systems normally studied in isolation. The study serves to build a conceptual bridge between biphotonic, biomedical optics and bioelectromagnetic fields. It could be helpful for future investigations to better understand measurements of photon emission and to create non-invasive optical diagnostic techniques.