Opto-Acoustic Signal Detection with Coherent Confocal Microscopy
- Technology Benefits
- Value PropositionThe technique:ΓÇóEnables a coherent detectionΓÇóIs non-invasive and completely safe for clinical useΓÇóAllows for a better penetration of light as compared to conventional approachesΓÇóProvides images at much larger depths as compared to conventional approachesΓÇóAllows for use of an ultrasound to induce particle displacements at shallow depths inside the human tissueΓÇóWould be commercially useful for the following applications:o Medical imaging of human skino Mechanical and optical tissue characterizationo Biomedical imaging
- Detailed Technology Description
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- *Abstract
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Currently, all tissue diagnostic (especially optical confocal microscopic) techniques lack precise diagnosis/analysis at depths higher than 300-350 ┬╡m in the human skin. The major reason for this is an observed multiple scattering at depths, leading to significant optical noise as well as related discontinuous optical properties. This approach discloses a novel, coherent confocal microscopic technique involving a combination of an ultrasound and a confocal microscopy for optoacoustic signal detections, overcoming most prior art limitations.
- *Principal Investigator
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Name: Charles Dimarzio
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Name: Luis Nieva
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- Country/Region
- USA
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