Method for Raman chemical imaging and characterization of calcification in tissue
US6954667B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 28, 2002 |
| Grant date | Oct 11, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 14, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N21/65
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus and methods for spatially resolved Raman detection of calcification in tissues are disclosed. A region of soft non-arterial biological tissue is illuminated with monochromatic light. A spatially organized first area of calcified tissue is then detected in the region by detecting a Raman shifted light signal. The Raman shifted light signal is spatially resolved in at least one direction.
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