title: Quantitative index of arbitrary molar concentration for coherent anti-Stoke Raman scattering (CARS) spectroscopy and microscopy.
abstract: We propose a simple quantitative index for coherent anti-Stoke Raman scattering (CARS) spectroscopy and microscopy. Unlike previous similar indices, it can be applied to samples with arbitrary molar concentration, and it is robust against environmental change. Concentrations of aqueous hydrogen peroxide solution and lipid concentration distribution in a live murine adipocyte were successfully quantified by the new index. The index can be obtained in a broad range of CARS setups and it is readily applicable to quantitative CARS microscopy for deep inspection of samples such as biological specimens.
authors.forename: Hideharu
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Mikami
authors.forename: Manabu
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Shiozawa
authors.forename: Masataka
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Shirai
authors.forename: Koichi
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Watanabe