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A comprehensive review of applications of optical coherence tomography (OCT) in biology, medicine, engineering and applied physics. It summarizes the technological advances that led to the availability of viable imaging tools and modern methods of OCT for optical biopsy, surgical guidance, and quality control of advanced composites in situ.

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Author:   Brett Bouma (Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA) ,  Guillermo J. Tearney
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint:   CRC Press Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 4.20cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   1.560kg
ISBN:  

9780824705589

ISBN 10:   0824705580
Pages:   756
Publication Date:   02 November 2001
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Introduction to optical coherence tomography. Technology: optical coherence tomography theory; optical sources; reference optical delay scanning; scanning probe design; system integration and signal/image processing; speckle reduction techniques;Doppler OCT; polarization sensitive OCT; optical coherence microscopy; full-field optical coherence microscopy; spectral radar; alternative OCT techniques. Applications: OCT for high-density data storage; microstructure and damage characterization ofglass reinforced polymer composites using optical coherence tomography; optical properties of biological tissue; OCT in the diagnosis and management of posterior segment disorders; OCT in the anterior segment; developmental biology; dermatology;identification of neoplasias; OCT in dentistry; surgical guidance; gynaecology; cardiology; otolaryngology; urology.

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