Ultrasound tagged light imaging in turbid media in a reflectance geometry

A combination of light and focused ultrasound waves provides a unique way to obtain directly three-dimensional absorption data in a turbid medium. We present the combination of an ultrasound wave and light in which both the input and the output optodes are on the same side of the sample (reflectance...

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Published inOptics letters Vol. 25; no. 6; p. 378
Main Authors Lev, A, Kotler, Z, Sfez, B G
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 15.03.2000
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Summary:A combination of light and focused ultrasound waves provides a unique way to obtain directly three-dimensional absorption data in a turbid medium. We present the combination of an ultrasound wave and light in which both the input and the output optodes are on the same side of the sample (reflectance geometry). This technique permits local detection in depth of the presence of a purely absorbing object, without further mathematical processing. It is a promising technique for medical imaging and monitoring of tissues.
ISSN:0146-9592
DOI:10.1364/OL.25.000378