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Optical coherence microscopy in scattering media

Optics Letters · 1994 · Vol. 19(8) · pp. 590–590
Joseph A. IzattEric A. SwansonJames G. FujimotoMichael R. HeeGabrielle M. Owen

Abstract

We describe a novel technique, based on optical coherence tomography, for enhanced optical sectioning in confocal microscopy. Confocal imaging deep into highly scattering media is demonstrated and compared with the predictions of a single-backscatter theory.

Optical Coherence Tomography ApplicationsGlaucoma and retinal disordersAdvanced Fluorescence Microscopy TechniquesOptical coherence tomographyOpticsConfocal microscopyMicroscopyScatteringCoherence (philosophical gambling strategy)ConfocalBackscatter (email)Materials scienceLight scattering
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