DocumentCode
3006457
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
fYear
2007
fDate
6-11 May 2007
Firstpage
1
Lastpage
2
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;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2007. CLEO 2007. Conference on
Conference_Location
Baltimore, MD
Print_ISBN
978-1-55752-834-6
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/CLEO.2007.4452681
Filename
4452681
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