Abstract
We introduce a method to extract the photoacoustic (PA) signal from the phase time evolution of an optical coherence tomography (OCT) swept source spectral sweep. This all-optical detection is achieved in a noncontact fashion directly on the sample surface by using its specular reflection. High-speed measurement and referencing allow for close to shot noise limited phase-sensitive detection. It offers a simple way to perform OCT and PA imaging by sharing the same system components.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Optics Letters |
Volume | 37 |
Issue number | 21 |
Pages (from-to) | 4368-4370 |
Number of pages | 3 |
ISSN | 0146-9592 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 01.11.2012 |