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Motion artifacts in optical coherence tomography with frequency-domain ranging

Year: 2004

Type: article

Abstract: We describe results of theoretical and experimental investigations of artifacts that can arise in spectral-domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT) and optical frequency domain imaging (OFDI) as a result of sample or probe beam motion. While SD-OCT and OFDI are based on similar spectral interferometric principles, the specifics of motion effects are quite different because of distinct signal acquisition methods. These results provide an understanding of motion artifacts such as signal fading, spatial distortion and blurring, and emphasize the need for fast image acquisition in biomedical applications.

Source: Optics Express

DOI: 10.1364/opex.12.002977

Authors: S. H. Yun, G. J. Tearney, J. F. de Boer, B. E. Bouma

Institutions: Harvard University, Massachusetts General Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Optical Coherence Tomography Applications

Subfield: Biomedical Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,270