The main hindrance to optical imaging at elevated depths is the scattering of light exhibited by biological tissues. Consequently, various wavefront shaping techniques have been developed in order to achieve focusing in scattering media. In our scattering compensation experiments, the spatial light modulator is replaced by a novel integrated photonics-based wavefront shaper. We work on focusing through a static scatterer using near-infrared light. The photonic integrated circuit (PIC) used in this research consists of a 1D array of optical emitters with independently controlled phases. This PIC-based wavefront shaper was fabricated on a CMOS-compatible platform offering the prospect of large-scale fabrication.
LED-based photoacoustic systems have potential to diagnose diseases and tumors with high sensitivity and specificity at a cost that is affordable for all clinics. However, the expensive high-power pulsed Q-switch lasers still provide better image quality than LEDs. They also use piezoelectric transducers that are limited in sensitivity, and noise when miniaturized. Here, we present a low-cost LED-based photoacoustic imaging system with our highly sensitive optomechanical ultrasound sensor (OMUS), which is only limited by thermomechanical noise. In future, the cost of the OMUS read-out and multiplexing will enable clinical translation of in vivo small animal studies.
We demonstrate a III-V-on-silicon-nitride mode-locked laser through the heterogeneous integration of a semiconductor optical amplifier on a passive silicon nitride cavity using the technique of micro-transfer printing. Specifically, we explore the impact of the gain voltage and saturable absorber current on the locking stability of a tunable mode-locked laser. By manipulating these parameters, we demonstrate the control of the optical spectrum across a wide range of wavelengths spanning from 1530 nm to 1580 nm. Furthermore, we implement an optimization approach based on a Monte Carlo analysis aimed at enhancing the mode overlap within the gain region. This adjustment enables the achievement of a laser emitting a 23 nm wide spectrum while maintaining a defined 10 dB bandwidth for a pulse repetition rate of 3 GHz.
Breast cancer is the most common cancer, and early detection is important to improve survival rates. For diagnosis, new imaging modality are required. Photoacoustic imaging (PAI) is arguably the most exciting 3D molecular imaging technique, since it provides functional information on the hemoglobin distribution in breast that can be used to identify malignant lesions. PAI is an absorption technique where optical pulses are used to generate sound waves. It combines both the advantages of the high contrast of optical imaging and the deep penetration of acoustic imaging. We have developed an extreme sensitivity optomechanical ultrasound sensor. This sensor enables broadband, high-resolution PAI and present great future promise in advancing breast cancer screening.
Photoacoustic tomography defines new challenges for ultrasound detection compared to ultrasonography. To address these challenges, a sensitive, small, scalable, and broadband optomechanical ultrasound sensor (OMUS) has been developed. The OMUS is an on-chip optical ultrasound sensor, using optical interferometric ultrasound detection. It consists of an acoustic membrane on top of an optical ring resonator that modulates the optical ring resonance with high efficiency enabled by an innovative optomechanical waveguide. Raster scanning photoacoustic tomography has been demonstrated with a single-element OMUS. Based on performance and form factor, the OMUS combined with passive optical multiplexing may enable new applications in photoacoustic imaging
We propose a new opto-mechanical ultrasound sensor (OMUS) enabled by an innovative silicon photonics waveguide. We present experimental results up to 30 MHz, a 10-sensor array proof-of-concept and our latest findings.
This paper presents the optimization of novel material stacks and functions targeting solid-state phase-front shaping in NIR for sensing (LiDAR, imaging, spectroscopy).
We report on direct time-of-flight and frequency modulated continuous wave detection and ranging (LiDAR) implementing 2D scanners with on-chip optical calibration using Si-based photon-assisted tunneling diodes at 1.55µm. We finally introduce developments towards multi-beam scanning with low divergence, low power phase shifting and advanced light source integration through PIC hybridization with gain media, all key developments for LiDAR and alternative emerging applications, e.g. line-of-sight optical telecom, deep tissue imaging and gas sensing.
Correcting phase errors is key to building low cost, high performance integrated optical phased arrays for mass-market applications such as automotive lidar. In this work, we present a phase interrogator component for optical phased arrays which enables the phase error to be measured immediately before the output array of optical emitters. A 32-element silicon/silicon nitride optical phased array is realized in a dual layer photonics stack to verify the component performance. Silicon enables high density integration of photonic components and the phase interrogator has a compact design which fits between waveguides with a separation of 2.5 μm. The phase interrogators enable correction of the beam without any measurement or evaluation of the far-field.
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