SSI Announces the Release of its LIGHTNIRS Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopysystem

Shimadzu Introduces LIGHTNIRS Portable Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy System.

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Shimadzu Scientific Instruments (SSI) announces the release of its LIGHTNIRS functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) system. LIGHTNIRS expands opportunities for brain imaging research by providing high-quality Blood Oxygen Level Dependent (BOLD) signals of the cerebral cortex in a compact, wearable design.

With its compact size, LIGHTNIRS easily fits inside of a specially designed backpack, providing a comfortable fit for a variety of tasks. A lithium ion battery enables operation of LIGHTNIRS for up to four hours before recharging is required. This combination of battery power and portability provides researchers enhanced flexibility, allowing them to bring the instrument to various locations for measurements or to have subjects wear it during real-life activities requiring more mobility. This contrasts with conventional MRI, which requires individuals to be constrained inside a scanner during measurement acquisition.

LIGHTNIRS incorporates safe, yet powerful, Class 1 three-wavelength semiconductor lasers and photodiode detectors to provide superior signal quality and sensitivity ...

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