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François Figliolia, Qin Liu, Sylvie Janicot

|November 1, 2024

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This study introduces a novel high-peak-power laser for acousto-optic imaging (AOI), enabling clearer imaging of absorbing objects within scattering tissues. The advanced system achieves faster, deeper optical imaging for biological applications.

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Area of Science:

Biomedical Optics
Laser Physics
Image Reconstruction

Background:

Acousto-optic imaging (AOI) struggles with weak signals from absorbing objects in scattering media, limiting its use in biological applications.
Existing AOI techniques require stronger detectable signals for effective image reconstruction in complex biological tissues.

Purpose of the Study:

To enhance signal detection in AOI for imaging absorbing objects within highly scattering biological media.
To achieve near-video frame rate imaging in thick scattering samples using AOI.

Main Methods:

Developed a high-peak-power quasi-continuous laser source by coherently combining two pulsed amplifiers.
Utilized digital holographic detection to maximize signal collection.
Employed Fourier transform-AOI for image reconstruction.

Main Results:

Achieved 100-µs-long pulses with 9 W peak power at a 100 Hz repetition rate.
Demonstrated optical imaging of 2-cm-thick highly scattering media (µs′ ∼ 10 cm⁻¹) for the first time.
Reached a near-video frame rate of 0.2 Hz for AOI in scattering media.

Conclusions:

The developed high-peak-power laser source and digital holographic detection significantly improve AOI performance.
This advancement enables faster and deeper optical imaging of biological tissues, opening new avenues for live applications.