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A High Frequency Photoacoustic System For Colorectal Cancer Imaging, Kexin Huang
A High Frequency Photoacoustic System For Colorectal Cancer Imaging, Kexin Huang
McKelvey School of Engineering Theses & Dissertations
While colorectal cancer is the second largest cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, early detection is a key factor in its survival rate. Compared to conventional imaging modalities, photoacoustic imaging offers benefits in providing angiographic images which are valuable for early-stage tumor detection. This thesis presents the design of a 32-channel 80 MHz photoacoustic image system, whose relatively high frequency offers particular advantages. The system comprises several modules, including a laser system, ultrasound probe, AD convertor, microcontroller (FPGA), and a computer. The system requires programs for the FPGA and the data receiver on the computer. The data transportation …