Title :
Endoscope multi-layer photoacoustic imaging based on multielement linear transducer array
Author :
Yuan, Yi ; Xiang, Liangzhong ; Yang, Sihua
Author_Institution :
MOE Key Lab. of Laser Life Sci., South China Normal Univ., Guangzhou, China
Abstract :
In this paper, an endoscope photoacoustic imaging system is developed, it integrates a multielement linear transducer array, reflector mirror, organic tube and ultrasound coupling medium into a head. It has the potential for detecting rectal cancer.
Keywords :
endoscopes; photoacoustic spectroscopy; transducers; endoscope multi-layer photoacoustic imaging; multielement linear transducer array; organic tube; reflector mirror; ultrasound coupling medium; Acoustic transducers; Endoscopes; High-resolution imaging; Mirrors; Optical arrays; Optical imaging; Phased arrays; Ultrasonic imaging; Ultrasonic transducer arrays; Ultrasonic transducers; endoscope photoacoustic imaging; linear transducer array;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers & Electro Optics & The Pacific Rim Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2009. CLEO/PACIFIC RIM '09. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Shanghai
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-3829-7
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-3830-3
DOI :
10.1109/CLEOPR.2009.5292170
