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Srikant Vaithilingam1, Te-Jen Ma, Yukio Furukawa

  • 1Edward l Ginzton Laboratory, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA. srikantv@stanford.edu

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This study demonstrates 3-D photoacoustic and acoustic imaging using a 2-D array of capacitive micromachined ultrasonic transducers (CMUTs). The CMUT system offers a viable alternative to traditional piezoelectric transducer systems for advanced imaging applications.

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Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Imaging
  • Acoustic Engineering
  • Optical Physics

Background:

  • Photoacoustic imaging combines optical contrast with ultrasound resolution.
  • Capacitive micromachined ultrasonic transducers (CMUTs) offer advantages for array fabrication and integration.
  • Traditional photoacoustic systems often rely on mechanically scanned transducers, limiting imaging speed and volumetric capabilities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and demonstrate a 3-D photoacoustic and acoustic imaging system using a 2-D array of CMUTs.
  • To evaluate the performance of the CMUT-based system using phantoms and compare results with numerical simulations.
  • To highlight the advantages of CMUT technology for advanced photoacoustic imaging.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a tunable optical parametric oscillator laser system for photoacoustic signal generation.
  • Employed a 2-D array of CMUTs for data acquisition.
  • Imaged two phantoms: one with micro-scale structures (fishing lines) and another with embedded tubes in tissue.
  • Performed 3-D volume rendering and analyzed 2-D cross-sectional slices.
  • Investigated both a full 64x64 element array and a mechanically scanned 16x16 element CMUT array.
  • Used Field II software for numerical simulations and comparison.

Main Results:

  • Successfully acquired 3-D photoacoustic and acoustic images of phantoms.
  • Demonstrated the system's capability to resolve fine details (150-180 µm fishing lines).
  • Presented 3-D volume rendered images and 2-D cross-sectional slices of pulse-echo and photoacoustic data.
  • Analyzed and compared fishing line profiles and beamwidths with numerical simulations.
  • Showcased the feasibility of using a large aperture CMUT array for volumetric imaging.

Conclusions:

  • A 2-D CMUT array enables effective 3-D photoacoustic and acoustic imaging.
  • CMUT technology provides a promising platform for developing advanced, high-resolution photoacoustic imaging systems.
  • The proposed CMUT-based system is a viable alternative to piezoelectric transducer-based photoacoustic systems.