Title :
Fourier transform coherent anti-Stokes Raman scattering (FTCARS) microscopy
Author :
Cui, Meng ; Skodack, Joshua ; Ogilvie, Jennifer P.
Author_Institution :
Phys. Dept., Univ. of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor, MI
Abstract :
We demonstrate Fourier transform coherent anti-stokes Raman scattering (FTCARS) microscopy and show that an external field combined with the signal can overcome detector dark noise. We discuss conditions for obtaining shot-noise-limited detection and compare the S/N of FTCARS with other methods.
Keywords :
Fourier transform optics; bio-optics; biological techniques; coherent antiStokes Raman scattering; optical microscopy; shot noise; time-domain analysis; Fourier transform coherent antistokes Raman scattering microscopy; S/N ratio; detector dark noise; shot-noise-limited detection; time-domain FTCARS microscopy; Bandwidth; Delay effects; Detectors; Fourier transforms; Image resolution; Microscopy; Raman scattering; Signal detection; Signal resolution; Spectroscopy; (180.4315) nonlinear microscopy; (300.6230) Spectroscopy, coherent anti-Stokes Raman scattering;
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
