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Optical Coherence Tomography

Technology and Applications

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  • © 2008

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Editors:
  1. Wolfgang Drexler

    1. School of Optometry and Vision Sciences, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK

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  2. James G. Fujimoto

    1. Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, USA

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  • Most advanced non-invasive technique for the diagnosis of the human retina is introduced
  • The technique has a huge potential for applications in ophthalmology
  • Appeals to physicists and engineers as well as to biomedical and clinical researchers from various medical fields
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Part of the book series: Biological and Medical Physics, Biomedical Engineering (BIOMEDICAL)

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Table of contents (42 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages I-XXIX
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  2. Optical Coherence Tomography Technology

    1. Introduction to Optical Coherence Tomography

      • J. Fujimoto, W. Drexler
      Pages 1-45

    2. Theory of Optical Coherence Tomography

      • J. A. Izatt, M. A. Choma
      Pages 47-72

    3. Modeling Light–Tissue Interaction in Optical Coherence Tomography Systems

      • P. E. Andersen, T. M. Jørgensen, L. Thrane, A. Tycho, H. T. Yura
      Pages 73-115

    4. Inverse Scattering, Dispersion, and Speckle in Optical Coherence Tomography

      • A. F. Fercher
      Pages 119-146

    5. Spectral/Fourier Domain Optical Coherence Tomography

      • J. F. de Boer
      Pages 147-175

    6. Complex and Coherence Noise Free Fourier Domain Optical Coherence Tomography

      • R. A. Leitgeb, M. Wojtkowski
      Pages 177-207

    7. Optical Frequency Domain Imaging

      • B. E. Bouma, G. J. Tearney, B. J. Vakoc, S. H. Yun
      Pages 209-237

    8. Ultrahigh Resolution Optical Coherence Tomography

      • W. Drexler, Y. Chen, A. Aguirre, B. Považay, A. Unterhuber, J. G. Fujimoto
      Pages 239-279

    9. Superluminescent Diode Light Sources for OCT

      • V. R. Shidlovski
      Pages 281-299

    10. Broad Bandwidth Laser and Nonlinear Optical Light Sources for OCT

      • A. Unterhuber, B. Považay, A. Aguirre, Y. Chen, F. X. Kärtner, J. G. Fujimoto et al.
      Pages 301-358

    11. Wavelength Swept Lasers

      • S. H. Yun, B. E. Bouma
      Pages 359-377

    12. Optical Design for OCT

      • Z. Hu, A. M. Rollins
      Pages 379-404

    13. Data Analysis and Signal Postprocessing for Optical Coherence Tomography

      • D. L. Marks, T. S. Ralston, S. A. Boppart
      Pages 405-426

  3. En Face Optical Coherence Tomography and Optical Coherence Microscopy

    1. Linear OCT

      • G. Hüttmann, P. Koch, R. Birngruber
      Pages 429-445

    2. En-Face Flying Spot OCT/Ophthalmoscope

      • R. B. Rosen, P. Garcia, A. Gh. Podoleanu, R. Cucu, G. Dobre, M. E. J. van Velthoven et al.
      Pages 447-474

    3. Acousto Optic Modulator Based En Face OCT

      • C. K. Hitzenberger, M. Pircher
      Pages 475-503

    4. Optical Coherence Microscopy

      • A. D. Aguirre, J. G. Fujimoto
      Pages 505-542

    5. Combined MPM/OCT System and Second Harmonic OCT

      • Z. Chen, S. Tang
      Pages 543-563

    6. Full-Field Optical Coherence Tomography

      • A. Dubois, A. C. Boccara
      Pages 565-591
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About this book

Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is the optical analog of ultrasound imaging and is emerging as a powerful imaging technique that enables non-invasive, in vivo, high resolution, cross-sectional imaging in biological tissue. A new generation OCT technology has now been developed, representing a quantum leap in resolution and speed, achieving in vivo optical biopsy, i.e. the visualization of tissue architectural morphology in situ and in real time. Functional extensions of OCT technology enable non-invasive, depth resolved functional assessment and imaging of tissue. These new techniques should not only improve image contrast, but should also enable the differentiation of pathologies via metabolic properties or functional state. The book introduces OCT technology and applications not only from an optical and technological viewpoint, but also from biomedical and clinical perspectives. The chapters are written by leading international research groups, in a style comprehensible to a broad audience. It will be of interest not only to physicists, scientists and engineers, but also to biomedical and clinical researchers from different medical specialties.

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"This is a comprehensive review of the current status of optical coherence tomography (OCT) technology and its applications in the medical field. … The authors are the leading experts in this field and as such are able to use a unique approach for targeting physicists, scientists, engineers, and researchers in medical specialties, along with practitioners. The book is also suitable for graduate students and residents interested in pursuing an education in medical specialties." (Paul Gueye, Doody’s Review Service, June, 2009)

Editors and Affiliations

  • School of Optometry and Vision Sciences, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK

    Wolfgang Drexler

  • Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, USA

    James G. Fujimoto

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