Hi, I am trying to use optogenetics to study the connection of two nucleus within rat brain. However, the distance between this two nucleus is only 1mm. Does anyone know the distance a certain optical light can diffuse in the brain issue? Thanks!
Bottom line: if you're using a fiber, and place the tip ~200 um from the stimulation target (a common distance), your target will see only ~10% of the light intensity measured at the tip of the fiber.
Another useful source, that synthesizes from a number of publications: