Frontiers in Optics + Laser Science 2022 (FIO, LS),
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. FM5E.5 - FM5E.5
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
This
study
presents
recent
advancements
in
stimulated
Brillouin
microscopy
by
utilizing
a
pulsed
scheme
and
extracting
first
order
harmonics
to
achieve
100-fold
signal-to-noise
ratio
(SNR)
enhancement.
Here,
we
demonstrate
the
application
of
signal
processing
method
leads
an
additional
two-fold
improvement
SNR.
Photoacoustics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
42, P. 100696 - 100696
Published: Feb. 10, 2025
Brillouin
microscopy
has
been
widely
used
in
the
mechanical
imaging
of
cells
and
tissues,
signal-to-noise
(SNR)
ratio
limits
spectral
integration
time.
Impulsive
stimulated
scattering
(ISBS)
is
a
new
elastic
technique.
As
variant
(SBS),
ISBS
can
overcome
weak
signal
spontaneous
scattering.
A
simple
model
estimate
SBS
gain.
However,
theoretical
gain
not
compared
with
This
paper
gives
estimation,
experiments
are
designed
to
verify
estimation
reliability.
The
heterodyne
coefficient
be
much
higher
than
coefficient.
relationship
between
spatial
resolution
then
discussed.
We
anticipate
that
setup
optimization
improve
gain,
potentially
enabling
fast
high
biological
cells.
Nature Photonics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
19(5), P. 494 - 501
Published: Feb. 20, 2025
Abstract
Brillouin
microscopy
is
an
emerging
optical
elastography
technique
that
can
be
used
to
assess
mechanical
properties
of
biological
samples
in
a
three-dimensional,
all-optical
and
hence
non-contact
fashion.
However,
the
low
cross-section
spontaneous
scattering
produces
weak
signals
often
necessitate
prolonged
exposure
times
or
illumination
dosages
are
potentially
harmful
for
samples.
Here
we
present
new
approach
highly
multiplexed
therefore
rapid
spectral
acquisition
Brillouin-scattered
light.
Specifically,
by
exploiting
custom-built
Fourier-transform
imaging
spectrometer
symmetric
spectrum,
experimentally
demonstrate
full-field
2D
phantoms
as
well
samples,
at
throughput
up
40,000
spectra
per
second,
with
precision
~70
MHz
effective
image
speed
0.1
Hz
over
~300
×
300
µm
2
field
view.
This
represents
approximately
three-orders-of-magnitude
improvement
compared
standard
confocal
methods,
while
retaining
high
spatial
resolution
capability
acquire
three-dimensional
images
photosensitive
biology
medicine.
Journal of Physics Photonics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6(3), P. 035016 - 035016
Published: May 27, 2024
Abstract
Brillouin
spectroscopy
has
recently
attracted
attention
as
a
powerful
tool
for
the
characterization
of
mechanical
properties
heterogeneous
materials,
particularly
in
biological
and
biomedical
domains.
This
study
investigates
procedure
to
use
data
provide
relevant
morphological
parameters
micro-structured
samples.
When
acquiring
spectra
at
interface
between
two
regions
sample,
spectrum
shows
signatures
both
regions.
feature
can
be
used
precisely
identify
position
interfaces
by
analyzing
evolution
fitting
acquired
performing
linear
scan
across
interface.
concept
been
demonstrated
measuring
thickness
adherent
HEK293T
cells.
The
results
are
validated
using
fluorescence
microscopy,
showing
an
excellent
agreement.
present
analysis
showcases
wealth
information
potentiality
not
only
but
also
label-free,
high-resolution
imaging
sample
morphology.
introduces
possibility
correlating
shape
samples
single
technique.
Abstract
Structured
light
with
multiple
degrees
of
freedom
has
inspired
many
advanced
applications,
and
its
nonlinear
control
plays
an
important
role
in
the
interactions
between
matter.
Stimulated
Brillouin
scattering
(SBS)
based
on
light–sound
coupling
can
be
used
to
realize
wavefront‐reversal
reflection
ordinary
light;
consequently,
it
is
correct
wavefront
aberrations
high‐power
laser
systems.
However,
high‐fidelity
reversal
structured
orbital
angular
momentum
high‐reflectivity
single‐end
SBS
weak
incident
waves
remain
challenging.
Here,
authors
propose
a
cross‐pump
focused
scheme
that
enables
high
fidelity,
low
threshold,
reflectivity
for
arbitrary
.
The
demonstrate
capability
this
approach
perform
conformal
enhanced
reflections
fidelity
>95%
>100%.
Compared
conventional
configuration,
threshold
reduced
by
more
than
ten
times,
weakly
realized.
This
proof‐of‐principle
study
provides
high‐performance
platform
potential
implications
lasers,
signal‐to‐noise‐ratio
microscopy
imaging,
development
optics
light.
Journal of Physics Photonics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6(3), P. 035004 - 035004
Published: May 2, 2024
Abstract
Impulsive
stimulated
Brillouin
scattering
(ISBS)
is
a
variant
of
scattering,
which
can
overcome
the
shortcomings
long
acquisition
time
traditional
microscopy.
We
introduce
difference
between
ISBS
and
other
microscopies
in
calculating
longitudinal
modulus.
The
frequency
shift
obtained
by
only
related
to
system
parameters
speed
sound
(SOS)
sample,
not
refractive
index.
Non-contact
SOS
measurement
homogeneous
samples
an
important
application
used
early
study
spectroscopy
mechanical
properties
liquids.
However,
requires
prior
knowledge
sample
index,
limits
unknown
index
sample.
Here,
we
propose
method
measure
based
on
ISBS,
principle
avoids
need
for
parameters.
several
liquids
are
measured
compared
with
standard
values.
mean
relative
deviation
1.13%.
Moreover,
mixture
ethanol
water
demonstrate
measuring
without
information.
also
high
spatial
resolution
methanol-filled
PDMS
Journal of Physics Photonics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6(3), P. 032001 - 032001
Published: June 6, 2024
Abstract
Stimulated
Brillouin
scattering
(SBS)
microscopy
is
a
nonlinear
all-optical
imaging
method
that
provides
mechanical
contrast
based
on
the
interaction
of
laser
radiation
and
acoustical
vibrational
modes.
Featuring
high
specificity
sensitivity,
three-dimensional
sectioning,
practical
times,
SBS
with
(quasi)
continuous
wave
excitation
rapidly
advancing
as
promising
tool
for
label-free
visualization
viscoelastic
information
materials
living
biological
systems.
In
this
article,
we
introduce
theory
review
current
state-of-the-art
well
recent
innovations,
including
different
approaches
to
system
designs
data
analysis.
particular,
various
performance
parameters
its
applications
in
life
sciences
are
described
discussed.
Future
perspectives
also
presented.
Journal of Physics Photonics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6(3), P. 035024 - 035024
Published: June 25, 2024
Abstract
Brillouin
spectroscopy
is
commonly
used
to
study
the
acoustic
properties
of
materials.
Here
we
explored
its
feasibility
in
studying
photoinduced
isomerization
azobenzene.
The
azobenzene
changes
solution
elastic
modulus,
and
scattering
sensitive
these
changes.
In
this
study,
experimentally
demonstrated
photoswitching
DMSO
using
our
home-made
virtually
imaged
phased
array-based
high-resolution
optical
spectrometer,
confirmed
results
by
ultraviolet–visible
spectrophotometry.
Remarkable
frequency
shift
variations
were
quantitatively
recorded
upon
irradiation,
it
was
found
that
method
can
indeed
be
monitor
process
situ
.
Importantly,
strategy
also
allows
us
provide
relationship
between
fraction
trans-
cis-
shift.
This
shows
has
broad
prospects
for
characterization
other
photoresponsive