Fiber Optic Broadband Ultrasonic Probe for Virtual Biopsy : Technological Solutions

Joint Authors

Masotti, L.
Masetti, G.
Cerbai, S.
Roncaglia, A.
Belsito, L.
Biagi, E.
Speciale, N.

Source

Journal of Sensors

Issue

Vol. 2010, Issue 2010 (31 Dec. 2010), pp.1-6, 6 p.

Publisher

Hindawi Publishing Corporation

Publication Date

2010-12-01

Country of Publication

Egypt

No. of Pages

6

Main Subjects

Civil Engineering

Abstract EN

An ultrasonic probe was developed by using, in conjunction, optoacoustic and acousto-optic devices based on fiber optic technology.

The intrinsic high frequency and wide bandwidth associated both to the opto-acoustic source and to the acousto-optic receiving element could open a way towards a “virtual biopsy” of biological tissue.

A Micro-Opto-Mechanical-System (MOMS) approach is proposed to realize the broadband ultrasonic probe on micromachined silicon frames suited to be mounted on the tip of optical fibers.

American Psychological Association (APA)

Biagi, E.& Cerbai, S.& Masotti, L.& Belsito, L.& Roncaglia, A.& Masetti, G.…[et al.]. 2010. Fiber Optic Broadband Ultrasonic Probe for Virtual Biopsy : Technological Solutions. Journal of Sensors،Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-507944

Modern Language Association (MLA)

Biagi, E.…[et al.]. Fiber Optic Broadband Ultrasonic Probe for Virtual Biopsy : Technological Solutions. Journal of Sensors No. 2010 (2010), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-507944

American Medical Association (AMA)

Biagi, E.& Cerbai, S.& Masotti, L.& Belsito, L.& Roncaglia, A.& Masetti, G.…[et al.]. Fiber Optic Broadband Ultrasonic Probe for Virtual Biopsy : Technological Solutions. Journal of Sensors. 2010. Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-507944

Data Type

Journal Articles

Language

English

Notes

Includes bibliographical references

Record ID

BIM-507944