Color matching Kubelka-Munk theory

Though the Kubelka-Munk theory has proven to be adequate in many applications, it has significant deficiencies that prevent it from being a total solution for color matching. Kubelka-Munk theory continues to be popular because it provides simple analytical equations and reasonable predictions [2]. 

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Kubelka-Munk theory n. A theory describing the optical behavior of materials containing small particles, which scatter and absorb radiant energy. It is widely used for color matching calculations. The mathematical equation describes the reflectance or transmittance in terms of an absorption coefficient, K, and a scattering coefficient, S. The K-M theory is based on the assumption of... 

While commercial color matching software focuses on the visible range, the theory may use Kubelka Monk theory outside the 400-700 nm range. Detrie [16] demonstrated a simplified application of Kubelka Munk theory could be used to predict reflectance curves in the infrared region (see Figure 24.14). 

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