Visible-light optical coherence tomography: a review

Xiao Shu; Lisa Jane Beckmann; Hao  F. Zhang

doi:10.1117/1.JBO.22.12.121707

7 December 2017 Visible-light optical coherence tomography: a review

Xiao Shu, Lisa Jane Beckmann, Hao F. Zhang

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Journal of Biomedical Optics, Vol. 22, Issue 12, 121707 (December 2017). https://doi.org/10.1117/1.JBO.22.12.121707

Abstract

Visible-light optical coherence tomography (vis-OCT) is an emerging imaging modality, providing new capabilities in both anatomical and functional imaging of biological tissue. It relies on visible light illumination, whereas most commercial and investigational OCTs use near-infrared light. As a result, vis-OCT requires different considerations in engineering design and implementation but brings unique potential benefits to both fundamental research and clinical care of several diseases. Here, we intend to provide a summary of the development of vis-OCT and its demonstrated applications. We also provide perspectives on future technology improvement and applications.

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Xiao Shu, Lisa Jane Beckmann, and Hao F. Zhang "Visible-light optical coherence tomography: a review," Journal of Biomedical Optics 22(12), 121707 (7 December 2017). https://doi.org/10.1117/1.JBO.22.12.121707

Received: 12 September 2017; Accepted: 13 November 2017; Published: 7 December 2017

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