PHOTOACOUSTIC BRACKET, PHOTOACOUSTIC PROBE ASSEMBLY AND PHOTOACOUSTIC IMAGE APPARATUS HAVING THE SAME

摘要

An embodiment of a photoacoustic probe is able to include: one or more optical fibers which radiate a laser to an object; an ultrasound probe which gathers optical sound signals generated when the object absorbs the laser; and a light reflector of fluid type which reflects a laser which is reflected, scattered, or refracted from the object in the ultrasound probe. An embodiment of a photoacoustic image apparatus includes: the photoacoustic probe which collects a photoacoustic signal by radiating a laser to an object; and a main body which converts the collected photoacoustic signal into an image signal. The photoacoustic probe is able to include the light reflector of fluid type which reflects a laser which is reflected, scattered, or refracted from an object. An embodiment of a photoacoustic bracket is able to include: a probe combining unit which is combined with the ultrasound probe; an optical fiber combining unit in which optical fiber is installed; and a space into which the light reflector can be injected.