Optothermal, Optoacoustic, and Acousto-Optic Interactions of Light with Tissues

doi:10.1117/3.1003040.ch4

Book: Tissue Optics: Light Scattering Methods and Instruments for Medical Diagnostics, Third Edition

Author(s): Valery V. Tuchin

Published: 2015

https://doi.org/10.1117/3.1003040.ch4

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Abstract

Optothermal, optoacoustic, and acousto-optical interactions, as well as sonoluminescence, in strongly scattering tissues are described, including their primary mechanisms. The chapter presents optothermal (photothermal) and discussion of optoacoustic (photoacoustic) techniques. The basics and applications of optothermal and optoacoustic spectroscopies, tomography, and microscopy are described. Prospective applications and measuring techniques are discussed.