Abstract:
A method and system for localization of fluorescence (120) in a scattering medium (104) such as a biological tissue are provided. In comparison to other optical imaging techniques, this disclosure provides for improved spatial resolution, decreased computational time for reconstructions, and allows anatomical and functional imaging simultaneously. The method including the steps of illuminating the scattering medium with an excitation light (102) to excite the fluorescence; modulating a portion of the emitted light from the fluorescence within the scattering medium using an ultrasonically induced variation (108) of material properties of the scattering medium (104) such as the refractive index; detecting the modulated optional signal at a surface of the scattering medium; and reconstructing a spatial distribution of the fluorescence in the scattering medium from the detected signal.
Abstract:
An inspection system (200) is provided to examine internal structures of a target material (216). This inspection system includes a generation laser (210), an ultrasonic detection system (220, 226, 228, 230), a thermal imaging system (234), and a processor/control module (232). The generation laser (210) produces a pulsed laser beam (212) that is operable to induce ultrasonic displacements and thermal transients at the target material (216). The ultrasonic detection system detects ultrasonic surface displacements at the target material (216). The thermal imaging system (234) detects thermal transients at the target material (216). The processor (232) analyzes both detected ultrasonic displacements and thermal imagery of the target material (216) to yield information about the target material's internal structure. The target material (216) preferably comprises composite material.
Abstract:
Holographic storage media (60) including a substrate and a dye material capable of undergoing a photo-induced change are disclosed. Data may be written into the holographic storage media using light of one wavelength and read using light of a different wavelength.