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ArticlePhotoacoustics2026

Effective point spread function modeling of photoacoustic remote sensing microscopy towards resolution enhancement.

Hao Zhang, Yihan Pi, Bingxue Zhang, Yixuan Pang, Ying Long, Jijing Chen, Jiao Li, Zhen Tian

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Hao ZhangState Key Laboratory of Precision Measurement Technology and Instruments, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China.
Yihan PiState Key Laboratory of Precision Measurement Technology and Instruments, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China.
Bingxue ZhangState Key Laboratory of Precision Measurement Technology and Instruments, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China.
Yixuan PangState Key Laboratory of Precision Measurement Technology and Instruments, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China.
Ying LongState Key Laboratory of Precision Measurement Technology and Instruments, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China.
Jijing ChenState Key Laboratory of Precision Measurement Technology and Instruments, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China.
Jiao LiState Key Laboratory of Precision Measurement Technology and Instruments, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China.
Zhen TianState Key Laboratory of Precision Measurement Technology and Instruments, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China.

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Abstract

Photoacoustic remote sensing (PARS) microscopy, as an all-optical non-contact imaging modality, has demonstrated considerable potential in biomedical applications. However, current studies on PARS resolution remain limited to experimental characterization, hindering the systematic analysis and optimization of its imaging performance. In this study, we develop an effective point spread function (PSF) model for PARS microscopy, revealing that the system resolution is jointly determined by the PSFs of both the excitation and probe paths. Utilizing a developed multipath confocal PARS (MC-PARS) system, we evaluate the model through numerical simulations and experimental measurements across various excitation-probe wavelength combinations. The results show excellent agreement between theoretical predictions and experimental data. Furthermore, by introducing a confocal configuration into the probe path, we achieve controlled contraction of the effective PSF, resulting in a twofold enhancement in axial resolution of MC-PARS. This work establishes a reliable framework for predicting and optimizing PARS resolution, providing a foundation for surpassing the resolution limit in non-contact photoacoustic imaging through advanced PSF engineering.

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ConfocalNon-contactPhotoacoustic microscopyPoint spread functionResolution enhancement

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