Excitation-scanning hyperspectral imaging system for microscopic and endoscopic applications

Sam A. Mayes; Silas J. Leavesley; Thomas C. Rich

doi:10.1117/12.2213155

6 April 2016 Excitation-scanning hyperspectral imaging system for microscopic and endoscopic applications

Sam A. Mayes, Silas J. Leavesley, Thomas C. Rich

Proceedings Volume 9711, Imaging, Manipulation, and Analysis of Biomolecules, Cells, and Tissues IX; 97110Z (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2213155
Event: SPIE BiOS, 2016, San Francisco, California, United States

Abstract

Current microscopic and endoscopic technologies for cancer screening utilize white-light illumination sources. Hyper-spectral imaging has been shown to improve sensitivity while retaining specificity when compared to white-light imaging in both microscopy and in vivo imaging. However, hyperspectral imaging methods have historically suffered from slow acquisition times due to the narrow bandwidth of spectral filters. Often minutes are required to gather a full image stack. We have developed a novel approach called excitation-scanning hyperspectral imaging that provides 2–3 orders of magnitude increased signal strength. This reduces acquisition times significantly, allowing for live video acquisition. Here, we describe a preliminary prototype excitation-scanning hyperspectral imaging system that can be coupled with endoscopes or microscopes for hyperspectral imaging of tissues and cells.

Our system is comprised of three subsystems: illumination, transmission, and imaging. The illumination subsystem employs light-emitting diode arrays to illuminate at different wavelengths. The transmission subsystem utilizes a unique geometry of optics and a liquid light guide. Software controls allow us to interface with and control the subsystems and components. Digital and analog signals are used to coordinate wavelength intensity, cycling and camera triggering. Testing of the system shows it can cycle 16 wavelengths at as fast as 1 ms per cycle. Additionally, more than 18% of the light transmits through the system. Our setup should allow for hyperspectral imaging of tissue and cells in real time.

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Sam A. Mayes, Silas J. Leavesley, and Thomas C. Rich "Excitation-scanning hyperspectral imaging system for microscopic and endoscopic applications", Proc. SPIE 9711, Imaging, Manipulation, and Analysis of Biomolecules, Cells, and Tissues IX, 97110Z (6 April 2016); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2213155

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