Abstract
We describe a phase sensitive optical low coherence reflectometer using polarization maintaining optical fiber with high lateral, longitudinal and phase resolution for biomedical applications. The system utilizes three sample path configurations (i.e. single beam, lateral beams, and longitudinally delayed channels) and allows investigation of various topics in biomedical research. Applications include measurement of birefringence change, intensity and phase imaging, refractive index measurements, surface analysis, and measurement of solute concentrations.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 29-33 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering |
Volume | 4957 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2003 |
Event | PROGRESS IN BIOMEDICAL OPTICS AND IMAGING: Optical Fibers and Sensors for Medical Applications III - San Jose, CA, United States Duration: Jan 25 2003 → Jan 28 2003 |
Keywords
- Birefringence
- Fiber
- Interferometer
- Phase sensitive
- Polarization
- Refractive index