Title :
FDML laser for megahertz retinal OCT imaging
Author :
Klein, Thomas ; Wieser, Wolfgang ; Biedermann, Benjamin R. ; Eigenwillig, Christoph M. ; Huber, Robert
Author_Institution :
Lehrstuhl fur BioMolekulare Opt., Ludwig-Maximilians-Univ. Munchen, Munich, Germany
Abstract :
A novel Fourier-domain mode locked (FDML) laser design is presented, yielding the highest wavelength sweep speed reported so far around 1050 nm. This enables retinal imaging over a ~70° ultra-wide field of view.
Keywords :
eye; laser mode locking; optical tomography; FDML laser; Fourier-domain mode locked laser design; megahertz retinal OCT imaging; wavelength sweep speed; Coherence; Laser mode locking; Optical amplifiers; Optical buffering; Optical imaging; Optical sensors;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO), 2011 Conference on
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4577-1223-4
