Department of Enrollment
Mechanical Engineering
Faculty Mentor Name
Michelle Sabick
Report Date
5-9-2013
Document Type
Student Presentation
Abstract
Several detection methods have been explored for photoacoustic and ultrasound imaging of biological tissues. Piezoelectric transducers are commonly used, which require contact with the sample to be imaged and have limiting bandwidth characteristics. Interferometry detection exhibits improved bandwidth characteristics and resolution, yet generally require complicated optics and the incorporation of a contacting reflective medium. In this paper, we report the use of a noncontact photoacoustic imaging system that does not require the use of a reflective layer. A simple, robust technique known as gas-coupled laser acoustic detection is used, which has previously been applied to evaluation of composite materials. This technique has the potential to reduce the complexity and cost of photoacoustic imaging devices, and allow for use in a broader range of medical applications.
Recommended Citation
Johnson, Jami, "Biomedical Photoacoustic Imaging Using Gas-coupled Laser Acoustic Detection" (2013). Student Research Initiative. 1.
https://scholarworks.boisestate.edu/student_research_initiative/1
Included in
Bioimaging and Biomedical Optics Commons, Diagnosis Commons, Equipment and Supplies Commons, Other Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Commons