This utility model discloses a photoacoustic probe and a photoacoustic imaging
system. The photoacoustic probe includes a tube, a
light guide, a
signal line, a lens group, a reflective element, and an ultrasonic
transducer. The
light guide and the
signal line pass through the tube along its axial direction. The
signal line is electrically connected to the ultrasonic
transducer. The lens group, reflective element, and ultrasonic
transducer are all disposed within the tube and arranged sequentially along its axial direction. The lens group is located on the light-emitting side of the
light guide and includes at least one curved lens. The light guide guides the
light beam and directs it to the lens group. The lens group converges the
light beam, directing it to the reflective element. The reflective element reflects the converged
light beam, allowing it to pass through the tube and exit onto the target area within the imaging region. The ultrasonic transducer converts the ultrasonic
waves received from the target area into electrical signals. By converging the light beam through the lens group, the size of the
light spot illuminating the target area is reduced, thus improving the
lateral resolution.