Title :
Multi-contact quantum dot superluminescent diodes for optical coherence tomography
Author :
Judson, P. D L ; Groom, K.M. ; Childs, D.T.D. ; Hopkinson, M. ; Krstajic, N. ; Hogg, R.A.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electron.&Electr. Eng., Univ. of Sheffield, Sheffield
Abstract :
Multi-contact chirped quantum dot superluminescent diodes are characterized with regard to key parameters for image quality in optical coherence tomography systems. By independently tuning power and spectral shape, the penetration depth and resolution are decoupled.
Keywords :
biological tissues; biomedical optical imaging; image resolution; optical tomography; semiconductor quantum dots; superluminescent diodes; OCT imaging systems; human tissue; image quality; independently tuned bandwith; medical imaging applications; multicontact quantum dot superluminescent diodes; multisection SLED characterisation; optical coherence tomography; spectral shape; Absorption; Biomedical optical imaging; Chirp; Computer science; Gallium arsenide; Optical imaging; Optical waveguides; Quantum dots; Superluminescent diodes; Tomography;
Conference_Titel :
Semiconductor Laser Conference, 2008. ISLC 2008. IEEE 21st International
Conference_Location :
Sorrento
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1782-7
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1783-4
DOI :
10.1109/ISLC.2008.4636032
