| CPC H01S 3/115 (2013.01) [A61B 5/0095 (2013.01); H01S 3/0627 (2013.01); H01S 3/1024 (2013.01); H01S 3/107 (2013.01); H01S 3/06708 (2013.01); H01S 3/10038 (2013.01); H01S 3/1305 (2013.01)] | 18 Claims |

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1. A computer implemented method for obtaining optoacoustic images with an optoacoustic probe having a laser assembly comprising:
receiving from a trigger assembly a first signal generated from actuating a trigger device to provide a first light from the laser assembly;
receiving from a sensor a second signal generated from the first light having a first pulse width emitting in response to the first signal;
obtaining a first time delay interval from when the trigger device is actuated to when the sensor detects the first light; and
actuating the laser assembly to emit a second light having a second pulse width based on the time delay interval obtained.
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