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Specifically, after investigating the influence of Cerebral Spinal Fluid (CSF) properties on the optical measurements, we propose using a realistic segmented head model that includes a novel CSF segmentation approach for a more accurate solution of the DOT forward problem. Moreover, we outline the benefits and applicability of a Diffusion Approximation-based faster forward model solver. We also describe a new registration algorithm based on superficial landmarks which is an essential tool for the purely optical tomographic image process proposed here. A purely optical tomography of the brain during neural activity will greatly enhance DOT applicability and provide many advantages, in the sense that DOT low cost, portability and non-invasiveness would be fully exploited without the compromises due to the MRI role in the DOT forward image process. We achieve a purely optical tomography by using a generalized head model (or atlas) in place of the subject specific anatomical MRI. 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Specifically, after investigating the influence of Cerebral Spinal Fluid (CSF) properties on the optical measurements, we propose using a realistic segmented head model that includes a novel CSF segmentation approach for a more accurate solution of the DOT forward problem. Moreover, we outline the benefits and applicability of a Diffusion Approximation-based faster forward model solver. We also describe a new registration algorithm based on superficial landmarks which is an essential tool for the purely optical tomographic image process proposed here. A purely optical tomography of the brain during neural activity will greatly enhance DOT applicability and provide many advantages, in the sense that DOT low cost, portability and non-invasiveness would be fully exploited without the compromises due to the MRI role in the DOT forward image process. We achieve a purely optical tomography by using a generalized head model (or atlas) in place of the subject specific anatomical MRI. 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