Review covers optical aspects of quantitative photoacoustic tomography
Published Date: 1/11/2024
Source: phys.org
Quantitative photoacoustic tomography (QPAT) is a medical imaging technique that combines laser-induced photoacoustic signals and ultrasound detection to create detailed three-dimensional images of biological tissues. The process involves irradiating biological tissues with short laser pulses. These pulses are absorbed by light-absorbing molecules (chromophores) within the tissues, leading to rapid heating and the generation of ultrasonic waves or acoustic signals.