Title :
Absorption spectroscopy and selective ablation of lipids and proteins in vitro using a mid-infrared supercontinuum fiber laser
Author :
Ke, Kevin ; Xia, Chenan ; Islam, Mohammed N. ; Welsh, Michael J. ; Freeman, Michael J.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng. & Comput. Sci., Univ. of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
Abstract :
Using wavelengths between 2.6 and 3.8 microns from a fiber-based supercontinuum laser, lipids and proteins can be identified and selectively ablated. Absorption spectroscopy and selective ablation are conducted on atherosclerotic plaque constituents and adipose/fat tissues.
Keywords :
biological tissues; biomedical measurement; cardiovascular system; diseases; fibre lasers; infrared spectroscopy; laser applications in medicine; lipid bilayers; proteins; surgery; absorption spectroscopy; adipose tissue; atherosclerotic plaque constituents; fat tissue; in vitro proteins; lipids; mid-infrared supercontinuum fiber laser selective ablation; wavelength 2.6 micron to 3.8 micron; Absorption; Cells (biology); Fiber lasers; Free electron lasers; In vitro; Laser ablation; Lipidomics; Proteins; Spectroscopy; Wavelength measurement; (170.1020) Ablation of tissue; (300.6340) Spectroscopy, infrared;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2009 and 2009 Conference on Quantum electronics and Laser Science Conference. CLEO/QELS 2009. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-869-8
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-869-8
