FEM model based optimization of transducer geometry for photoacoustic imaging

Wenfeng Xia*, Daniele Piras, Spiridon Van Veldhoven, Christian Prins, Ton G Van Leeuwen, Wiendelt Steenbergen, Srirang Manohar

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Abstract

We optimize the design of an ultrasound transducer for photoacoustic breast imaging using FEM analysis. We arrive at a detector design which shows significant improvement in image quality when used in photoacoustic tomographic simulations.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationBiomedical Optics, BIOMED 2012
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2012
EventBiomedical Optics, BIOMED 2012 - Miami, FL, United States
Duration: 28 Apr 20122 May 2012

Conference

ConferenceBiomedical Optics, BIOMED 2012
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityMiami, FL
Period28/04/20122/05/2012

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