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Schematic illustration of the optoacoustic signal generation and detection. Short light pulses at selected optical wavelengths are absorbed by the tissue chromophores and contrast agents, leading to instantaneous heating and thermal expansion. As a result, ultrasound pressure waves are excited and measured around the imaged object.
