Graphics processing unit-based quantitative second-harmonic generation imaging

J Biomed Opt. 2014 Sep;19(9):96009. doi: 10.1117/1.JBO.19.9.096009.

Abstract

We adapt a graphics processing unit (GPU) to dynamic quantitative second-harmonic generation imaging. We demonstrate the temporal advantage of the GPU-based approach by computing the number of frames analyzed per second from SHG image videos showing varying fiber orientations. In comparison to our previously reported CPU-based approach, our GPU-based image analysis results in ∼10× improvement in computational time. This work can be adapted to other quantitative, nonlinear imaging techniques and provides a significant step toward obtaining quantitative information from fast in vivo biological processes.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Breast / chemistry
  • Cervix Uteri / chemistry
  • Collagen / chemistry
  • Computer Graphics*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Image Processing, Computer-Assisted / methods*
  • Microscopy, Video / methods*
  • Nonlinear Dynamics*
  • Rats
  • Swine
  • Tendons / chemistry

Substances

  • Collagen