Intrinsic nonlinear optical signatures of neuronal activity

Conference Paper

Using novel femtosecond laser pulse shaping techniques and a virtually background-free detection strategy we demonstrate strong self-phase modulation signatures of neuronal activity in hippocampal brain slices without the use of exogenous contrast agents. © 2008 Optical Society of America.

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Duke Authors

Cited Authors

Liu, HC; Fischer, MC; Samineni, P; Escobedo-Lozoya, Y; Yasuda, R; Warren, WS

Published Date

January 1, 2008

Published In

Optics Infobase Conference Papers

Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)

2162-2701

International Standard Book Number 13 (ISBN-13)

9781557528612

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1364/fio.2008.fwd2

Citation Source

Scopus