Title :
Fourier Domain Mode Locking (FDML) in the non-zero dispersion regime: A laser for ultrahigh-speed retinal OCT imaging at 236kHz line rate
Author :
Huber, Robert ; Srinivasan, Vivek J. ; Adler, Desmond C. ; Gorczynska, I. ; Fujimoto, James G.
Author_Institution :
Ludwig-Maximilians-Univ. Munchen, Munich
Abstract :
Fourier domain mode locking (FDML) in the 1070 nm wavelength range is investigated. Problems, design rules and the performance of an FDML laser with a dispersive cavity are discussed. Retinal OCT imaging at 236 kHz is demonstrated.
Keywords :
Fourier transform optics; high-speed optical techniques; laser mode locking; optical dispersion; optical tomography; Fourier domain mode locking; dispersive cavity; frequency 236 kHz; non-zero dispersion regime; ultrahigh-speed retinal OCT imaging; wavelength 1070 nm; Bandwidth; Fiber nonlinear optics; High speed optical techniques; Laser mode locking; Laser tuning; Nonlinear optics; Optical buffering; Optical filters; Optical imaging; Retina;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2007. CLEO 2007. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-834-6
DOI :
10.1109/CLEO.2007.4452681
