The extensively employed technique of Stimulated Raman Scattering (SRS) has found widespread application in the domain of biomedical imaging. Typically, the CH band is harnessed for the identification of biomolecules. Nonetheless, the task of distinguishing between CH2 and CH3 bonds presents an ongoing challenge. In the present investigation, Circularly Polarized Stimulated Raman Scattering (CP-SRS) illumination was employed. This was carried out to explore the impact of polarization on the differentiation of CH vibrational modes. Intriguingly, it was observed that circular polarization notably repressed CH2 bonds in contrast to CH3 bonds. This selective effect facilitated the visualization of pure protein, eschewing the complexities posed by protein-lipid compounds. This unique unmixing approach significantly enhances the chemical specificity of SRS imaging. As a result, it holds remarkable implications for applications such as metabolic imaging and beyond.
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