Fizeau optical coherence tomography: sensitivity optimization and system analysis

We demonstrate a compact all-fiber Fizeau OCT system and theoretically analyze sensitivity optimization in unbalanced and balanced detection. Interestingly, our analysis predicts existence of unusually high beat noise in Fizeau OCT as compared to the conventional OCT.

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Main Authors: Sharma, U., Kang, J.U., Fried, N.M.
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Biomedical optical imaging
High speed optical techniques
Optical fiber devices
Optical fiber polarization
Optical interferometry
Optical noise
Optical receivers
Optical sensors
Probes
Tomography
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Summary:We demonstrate a compact all-fiber Fizeau OCT system and theoretically analyze sensitivity optimization in unbalanced and balanced detection. Interestingly, our analysis predicts existence of unusually high beat noise in Fizeau OCT as compared to the conventional OCT.
DOI:10.1109/CLEO.2005.202368