Abstract
A multi-wavelength (360nm - 440nm), real-time Photonic Cancer Detector (PCD) optical system based on GaN semiconductor laser technology is outlined. A proof of concept using blue laser technology for early detection of cancer has already been tested and proven for esophageal cancer. This concept is expanded to consider a wider range of wavelengths and the PCD will initially be used for early diagnosis of oral cancers. The PCD creates an image of the oral cavity (broad field white light detection) and maps within the oral cavity any suspicious lesions with high sensitivity using a narrow field tunable detector.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Imaging, Manipulation, and Analysis of Biomolecules, Cells, and Tissues XIII |
Editors | Daniel L. Farkas, Dan V. Nicolau, Robert C. Leif |
Place of Publication | Bellingham |
Publisher | SPIE-International Society for Optical Engineering |
Volume | 9328 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781628414189 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2015 |
Event | SPIE Photonics West 2015: Imaging, Manipulation, and Analysis of Biomolecules, Cells, and Tissues XIII - Moscone Center, San Francisco, United States Duration: 9 Feb 2015 → 11 Feb 2015 http://spie.org/x112639.xml |
Publication series
Name | Proceedings of SPIE |
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Publisher | SPIE |
Volume | 9328 |
Name | Progress in biomedical optics and imaging |
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Publisher | SPIE |
Number | 26 |
Volume | 16 |
Conference
Conference | SPIE Photonics West 2015: Imaging, Manipulation, and Analysis of Biomolecules, Cells, and Tissues XIII |
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Country/Territory | United States |
City | San Francisco |
Period | 9/02/15 → 11/02/15 |
Internet address |
Keywords
- Bioflurescence
- GaN lasers
- Photonic cancer detector
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Biomaterials
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
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