Optical coherence tomography for quantitative surface topography
Applied Optics, Vol. 48, Issue 35, pp. 6708-6715 (2009)
http://dx.doi.org/10.1364/AO.48.006708
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Abstract
We address the measurement and correction of fan distortion in optical coherence tomography (OCT). This effect arises from the scanning system configuration and prevents one, in general, from obtaining quantitative topographic data from OCT. Computer simulations allowed us to quantify the effect and evaluate its dependence on the scanning mirror separation and design of the collimating lens, as well as to estimate the optimal axial position of that lens to minimize the fan distortion. We also developed a numerical algorithm based on 3-D ray propagation for the correction of the residual fan distortion. The effect was studied experimentally using a custom developed time-domain OCT in a Michelson configuration provided with a confocal channel, and the accuracy of the fan distortion correction algorithm tested on samples of known dimensions (flat surfaces and spherical lenses). With a proper calibration of the system with use of an onfocal channel, this algorithm makes it possible for time-domain OCT devices to be used as topographers.
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OCIS Codes
(110.4500) Imaging systems : Optical coherence tomography
(110.6880) Imaging systems : Three-dimensional image acquisition
(120.4640) Instrumentation, measurement, and metrology : Optical instruments
(120.6650) Instrumentation, measurement, and metrology : Surface measurements, figure
(330.4300) Vision, color, and visual optics : Vision system - noninvasive assessment
(330.7327) Vision, color, and visual optics : Visual optics, ophthalmic instrumentation
ToC Category:
Instrumentation, Measurement, and Metrology
History
Original Manuscript: October 22, 2009
Manuscript Accepted: November 5, 2009
Published: December 2, 2009
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Citation
Sergio Ortiz, Damian Siedlecki, Laura Remon, and Susana Marcos, "Optical coherence tomography for quantitative surface topography," Appl. Opt. 48, 6708-6715 (2009)
http://www.opticsinfobase.org/ao/abstract.cfm?URI=ao-48-35-6708
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