A note on the history of photoacoustic, thermal lensing, and photothermal deflection techniques
M. Bertolotti, Roberto Li Voti
Abstract
We review the history of photoacoustic, thermal lensing, and photothermal deflection techniques from early experiments to the current time. The paper also describes the main fields of application in chronological order, showing the primary advantages and listing initial technological developments.
Topics & Concepts
Photothermal therapyDeflection (physics)Photoacoustic imaging in biomedicineThermalOpticsMaterials sciencePhysicsThermodynamicsThermography and Photoacoustic TechniquesPhotoacoustic and Ultrasonic ImagingLaser Material Processing Techniques