Large-field-of-view optical-resolution optoacoustic microscopy using a stationary silicon-photonics acoustic detector

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Significance: Optical-resolution optoacoustic microscopy (OR-OAM) enables label-free imaging of the microvasculature by using optical pulse excitation and acoustic detection, commonly performed by a focused optical beam and an ultrasound transducer. One of the main challenges of OR-OAM is the need to combine the excitation and detection in a coaxial configuration, often leading to a bulky setup that requires physically scanning the ultrasound transducer to achieve a large field of view.

Aim: The aim of this work is to develop an OR-OAM configuration that does not require physically scanning the ultrasound transducer or the acoustic beam path.

Approach: Our OR-OAM system is based on a non-coaxial configuration in which the detection is performed by a silicon-photonics acoustic detector (SPADE) with a semi-isotropic sensitivity. The system is demonstrated in both epi- and trans-illumination configurations, where in both configurations SPADE remains stationary during the imaging procedure and only the optical excitation beam is scanned.

Results: The system is showcased for imaging resolution targets and for the in vivo visualization of the microvasculature in a mouse ear. Optoacoustic imaging with focal spots down to 1.3  μm, lateral resolution of 4  μm, and a field of view higher than 4 mm in both lateral dimensions were demonstrated.

Conclusions: We showcase a new OR-OAM design, compatible with epi-illumination configuration. This setup enables relatively large fields of view without scanning the acoustic detector or acoustic beam path. Furthermore, it offers the potential for high-speed imaging within compact, miniature probe and could potentially facilitate the clinical translation of OR-OAM technology.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:29

Enthalten in:

Journal of biomedical optics - 29(2024), Suppl 1 vom: 16. Jan., Seite S11511

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Harary, Tamar [VerfasserIn]
Nagli, Michael [VerfasserIn]
Suleymanov, Nathan [VerfasserIn]
Goykhman, Ilya [VerfasserIn]
Rosenthal, Amir [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Imaging techniques
Journal Article
Micro-ring silicon-photonics acoustic detector
Optical-resolution optoacoustic microscopy
Photoacoustic imaging
Silicon
Silicon-photonics acoustic detector
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Date Completed 09.01.2024

Date Revised 09.01.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1117/1.JBO.29.S1.S11511

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM366785567