Title :
Adaptive spectral selection of a super continuum source using optical MEMS for biomedical diagnosis
Author :
Bouyge, D. ; Lesvignes-Buy, C. ; Couderc, V. ; Crunteanu, A. ; Leproux, P. ; Lefort, L. ; Blondy, P.
Author_Institution :
Fac. des Sci. et Tech., Univ. de Limoges, Limoges
Abstract :
We present an innovative approach for digital selection of precise spectral regions from a super-continuum beam using an array of electrostatically-actuated micro-mirrors. The device allows spectral and temporal encoding of selected spectral bands.
Keywords :
biomedical optical imaging; electrostatic actuators; micro-optomechanical devices; micromirrors; supercontinuum generation; electrostatic actuation; micromirrors; optical MEMS; spectral encoding; supercontinuum source; temporal encoding; Adaptive optics; Biomedical optical imaging; Fluorescence; Micromechanical devices; Nonlinear optics; Optical devices; Optical modulation; Optical sensors; Reflectivity; Stimulated emission; (140.0140) Lasers and laser optics; (170.0170) Medical optics and biotechnology; (230.4110) Modulators;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2008 and 2008 Conference on Quantum Electronics and Laser Science. CLEO/QELS 2008. Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-859-9
