摘要:
An optical detection system for identifying target bacterial cells in a food sample, comprising a first fluorescent nanoparticle dye labeling specifically the target cells. A second fluorescent dye reacts non-specifically with all bacterial cells. An imaging unit optically excites the fluorescent dyes and captures images of the sample for each of two different wavelength bands emitted as a result of the excitation of the dyes. A processing unit identifies the target cells from the sample and comprises an image processing unit for processing the images of the sample. A target cell identifier identifies the target cells in the images by detecting individual units present at a same location in both of the processed images. An output unit provides data related to the identified target cells in the sample. A method is also provided.
摘要:
A fiber optic dosimeter probe for sensing radiation dose including an optical fiber having a free end and a sensitive end, a window having a sensitive side and a rear side; a radiation sensitive layer between the sensitive end of the optical fiber and a sensitive side of the window, the radiation sensitive layer being made of a material having an optical property that changes with absorbed radiation dose, an amount of the material corresponding to a predetermined sensitivity to radiation; wherein the window and the optical fiber have a near water equivalent interaction with radiation and are MR compatible.
摘要:
A contrast marker for use in imaging applications, wherein the marker is sensitive to an applied magnetic field through the formation of radical pair species and wherein the marker is independently magnetically sensitive, optically sensitive, and magneto-optically sensitive.
摘要:
A fiber optic dosimeter probe for sensing radiation dose including an optical fiber having a free end and a sensitive end, a window having a sensitive side and a rear side; a radiation sensitive layer between the sensitive end of the optical fiber and a sensitive side of the window, the radiation sensitive layer being made of a material having an optical property that changes with absorbed radiation dose, an amount of the material corresponding to a predetermined sensitivity to radiation; wherein the window and the optical fiber have a near water equivalent interaction with radiation and are MR compatible.
摘要:
A low coherence interferometry probe system for evaluating proximity to a tissue layer, comprising a low coherence light source, an excitation optical fiber to bring the low coherence excitation light near the tissue layer and a collection optical fiber for capturing back-scattered light from the tissue layer. The probe system comprises an interferometry sub-system and a processor for evaluating a distance to the tissue layer. There is also provided a spectral absorption probe system for evaluating proximity to an artery, comprising a light source excitation light having a wavelength adapted for absorption by blood chromophores, an excitation optical fiber and a collection optical fiber. The probe system comprises a light detector and a processor for determining a distance to the artery using the Beer-Lambert law of light absorption with a value for surrounding tissue attenuation coefficient (μeff). A probe system combining low coherence interferometry and spectral absorption is also provided.
摘要:
A low coherence interferometry probe system for evaluating proximity to a tissue layer, comprising a low coherence light source, an excitation optical fiber to bring the low coherence excitation light near the tissue layer and a collection optical fiber for capturing back-scattered light from the tissue layer. The probe system comprises an interferometry sub-system and a processor for evaluating a distance to the tissue layer. There is also provided a spectral absorption probe system for evaluating proximity to an artery, comprising a light source excitation light having a wavelength adapted for absorption by blood chromophores, an excitation optical fiber and a collection optical fiber. The probe system comprises a light detector and a processor for determining a distance to the artery using the Beer-Lambert law of light absorption with a value for surrounding tissue attenuation coefficient (μeff). A probe system combining low coherence interferometry and spectral absorption is also provided.
摘要:
An apparatus for providing physiological information from an organism in disease diagnosis and treatment monitoring, for use in an MRI instrument. The apparatus operates on the concept of hybridized magneto-optical sensitivity. The MRI includes an MRI scanner and a controller for controlling the MRI scanner. The MRI scanner provides a magnetic field of at least 0.5T. The apparatus further includes a front end built of non-magnetic components, comprising light guides for illuminating a region of interest (ROI) and for collecting light emitted at said ROI; and a back-end comprising a light source for injecting light into said light guides; a light detector for receiving light collected at said ROI; and a processing and control unit for processing said light collected at said ROI.