A calibration technique for frequency domain photothermoacoustics*

Autor: Spirou, G. M., Mandelis, A., Vitkin, I. A., Whelan, W. M., Spirou, G. M., Mandelis, A., Vitkin, I. A., Whelan, W. M.
Zdroj: European Physical Journal Special Topics; January 2008, Vol. 153 Issue: 1 p491-495, 5p
Abstrakt: Photoacoustic (or more precisely, photothermoacoustic) signals are generated by the absorption of photons, expressed as acoustic waves, and can be related to the incident laser fluence rate. Here a calibration procedure for frequency domain (FD) photoacoustics is presented which utilizes the relationship between photoacoustic (PA) signal amplitude and laser fluence rate. The sample is irradiated with a continuous wave laser which is amplitude modulated at varying frequencies. Applying the calibration procedure to the PA detected signals, a linear relationship is obtained between the fluence rate and the signal amplitude.
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