Visible-light optical coherence tomography: A review

Xiao Shu, Lisa Beckmann, Hao F. Zhang*

*Corresponding author for this work

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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.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article number121707
JournalJournal of Biomedical Optics
Volume22
Issue number12
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 1 2017

Keywords

  • Brain imaging
  • Hemodynamics
  • Metabolic rate of oxygen
  • Optical coherence tomography
  • Retinal imaging
  • Spectroscopic analysis

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Biomaterials

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