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En face polarization sensitive optical coherence tomography

Cucu, Radu G., Podoleanu, Adrian G.H., Rosen, Richard B., Boxer, Aaron, Jackson, David A. (2003) En face polarization sensitive optical coherence tomography. In: SPIE Proceedings Series. 5140. pp. 113-119. Spie-Int Soc Optical Engineering (doi:10.1117/12.500779) (The full text of this publication is not currently available from this repository. You may be able to access a copy if URLs are provided) (KAR id:49793)

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Abstract

We report the first (to the best of out knowledge) en face polarization sensitive optical coherence tomography (PS-OCT) system. The transverse raster scanning of the target is achieved using a pair of galvo-scanner mirrors. The set-up is based on incoherent detection in two optical and electronic channels and employs balanced detection to reduce the excess photon noise generated by the low coherence source (superluminescent diode). The outputs of the two channels are processed using software to provide a polarisation insensitive (pure reflectivity) image and a birefringence retardation map. Images from ex vivo (human tooth) and in vivo targets (human retina) have been acquired. Particulars of en face optical coherence tomography imaging of birefringent tissue are discussed.

Item Type: Conference or workshop item (Proceeding)
DOI/Identification number: 10.1117/12.500779
Uncontrolled keywords: En face imaging, Linear birefringence, Polarization sensitive OCT (PS-OCT), Retardation, Birefringence, Coherent light, Imaging techniques, Mirrors, Scanning, Tissue, Birefringence retardation, Galvo scanner mirrors, Polarization sensitive optical coherence tomography, Superluminescent diode, Transverse raster scanning, Tomography
Subjects: Q Science > QC Physics
R Medicine > R Medicine (General) > R857.O6 Optical instruments
Divisions: Divisions > Division of Natural Sciences > Physics and Astronomy
Depositing User: Giles Tarver
Date Deposited: 27 Jul 2015 09:15 UTC
Last Modified: 16 Nov 2021 10:20 UTC
Resource URI: https://kar.kent.ac.uk/id/eprint/49793 (The current URI for this page, for reference purposes)

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Cucu, Radu G..

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Podoleanu, Adrian G.H..

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Jackson, David A..

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