| 摘要 |
<p>[Problem] To enable a photoacoustic imaging method to display an image reflecting a diagnostic characteristic that is being sought from the displayed image such as imaging depth, definition, etc. [Solution] A photoacoustic imaging apparatus, which has a means for emitting pulsed light toward a test object and detecting the acoustic waves generated from the test object as a result thereof to generate photoacoustic data, is provided with: a condition-inputting means, which inputs the diagnostic characteristic that is being sought from the displayed image and/or information representing the band of the acoustic wave-detecting means; and a pulse width-adjusting means for adjusting the pulse width of the pulsed light on the basis of the information input from the condition-inputting means.</p> |
