Photoacoustic Imaging

Photoacoustic imaging has become a premier biomedical imaging modality. Photoacoustic Imaging: Theory, Implementation and Applications is the first textbook on photoacoustic imaging, covering fundamental theory, practical implementation of protocols and preclinical/clinical applications. The presentation of theory covers the mathematical derivations as well as the computational simulations. The coverage of implementation includes practical protocols to build both hardware and software systems; the photoacoustic imaging systems presented range from microscopy to tomography. The key technical challenges in terms of signal-to-noise ratios, spatial/temporal resolutions, contrasts, etc. are discussed to improve system performance. Finally, the book demonstrates preclinical and clinical applications of photoacoustic imaging.

This textbook provides both a theoretical and a practical perspective of photoacoustic imaging, making it highly suitable for senior undergraduates, graduates, and PhD students in biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science/ computer engineering, material science/engineering, biology, chemistry, medicine, physics, or related fields. Researchers, engineers, or scientists in industries or professional research labs who are interested in imaging and sensing could use this textbook as a self-learning practical handbook.

With this textbook the reader will be able to:

Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental concepts of photoacoustic technology Employ photoacoustic simulation tools Design photoacoustic imaging systems, components, or processes to meet desired needs Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, programming, and engineering to build photoacoustic imaging systems and apply them to real-world problems Design and conduct photoacoustic imaging experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data Identify, formulate, and solve biological and medical problems Communicate effectively by oral, written, and graphical modes