Description
Breast cancer can be imaged at greater depths using photoacoustic imaging to differentiate between cancerous and non-cancerous tissue. Current photoacoustic modalities struggle to display images in real-time because of the required image reconstruction. In this work, we aim to create a real-time photoacoustic imaging system where the photoacoustic effect is detected through changes in index of refraction. To reach this aim, two methods are applied to visualize the acoustic waves including Schlieren optics and differential interference contrast microscopy. This combined approach provides a new tool for the widespread application in clinical settings.
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- Photoacoustic Imaging with Schlieren Optics to Provide Real-Time Imaging
Contributors
- Smetanick, Derek (Author)
- Burgett, Joshua (Co-author)
- Smith, Barbara (Thesis director)
- Muthuswamy, Jitendran (Committee member)
- Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor)
- Harrington Bioengineering Program (Contributor)
- School of Life Sciences (Contributor)
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2022-05
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