Investigation of THz for possible use in medical ultrasound technique

Andrew Nguyen

doi:10.1117/12.847074

9 April 2010 Investigation of THz for possible use in medical ultrasound technique

Andrew Nguyen

Proceedings Volume 7650, Health Monitoring of Structural and Biological Systems 2010; 76503E (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.847074
Event: SPIE Smart Structures and Materials + Nondestructive Evaluation and Health Monitoring, 2010, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

We investigate possible use of terahertz (THz) waves for medical ultrasound technique that can produce enhanced contrast and resolution for achieving high quality and accuracy of biological tissues and human organs imaging for medical applications. The use of THz is particularly suited for this application since THz waves radiate in tiny beams that can focus high energy into micro tissues to produce large thermal-induced acoustic waves needed for enhanced ultrasound imaging. The ability of confining radiation into tiny spots also makes THz well suited for certain technologies such as endoscopic ultrasound to improve minimally invasive diagnostic medical procedures. We present two possible systems for imaging biological samples and human body using a single source (or transmitter) that can generate THz waves at different frequencies concurrently along with multiple acoustic transducers and multiple antennas.

Citation Download Citation

Andrew Nguyen "Investigation of THz for possible use in medical ultrasound technique", Proc. SPIE 7650, Health Monitoring of Structural and Biological Systems 2010, 76503E (9 April 2010); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.847074

ACCESS THE FULL ARTICLE

INSTITUTIONAL
Select your institution to access the SPIE Digital Library.

SELECT YOUR INSTITUTION

PERSONAL
Sign in with your SPIE account to access your personal subscriptions or to use specific features such as save to my library, sign up for alerts, save searches, etc.

PERSONAL SIGN IN

No SPIE Account? Create one

PURCHASE THIS CONTENT

SUBSCRIBE TO DIGITAL LIBRARY

50 downloads per 1-year subscription

Members: $195

Non-members: $335 ADD TO CART

25 downloads per 1 - year subscription

Members: $145

Non-members: $250 ADD TO CART

PURCHASE SINGLE ARTICLE

Includes PDF, HTML & Video, when available