Two-reference swept-source optical coherence tomography of high operation flexibility
Journal
Optics Express
Journal Volume
20
Journal Issue
27
Pages
28418-28430
Date Issued
2012-12
Author(s)
Abstract
The significantly less stringent operation of a two-reference swept-source optical coherence tomography (OCT) system for suppressing the mirror image is demonstrated based on the spatially localized image processing method. With this method, the phase difference between the two reference signals is not limited to 90 degrees. Based on the current experimental operation, the mirror image can be effectively suppressed as long as the phase difference is larger than 20 degrees. In other words, the adjustment of the beam splitter orientation for controlling the phase difference becomes much more flexible. Also, based on a phantom experiment, the combination the spatially localized mirror image suppression method with the two-reference OCT operation leads to the implementation of full-range optical Doppler tomography. © 2012 Optical Society of America.
Type
journal article