Infrared detection of cancerous tumors and other subsurface anomalies in the human breast and in other body parts

摘要

Apparatus and methods to further improve the performance of breast IR-imaging are provided, employing a combination of near-IR and mid-IR frequencies for detection of cancer and other types of subsurface defects. In addition, an IR transmissive or transparent window that can be IR-imaged through is disclosed that may also be utilized to one or both of distort the breast and/or manipulate an artificial heat-flow into or out of the breast.