Three-dimensional characterization of optical coherence tomography point spread functions with a nanoparticle-embedded phantom
Optics Letters, Vol. 35, Issue 13, pp. 2269-2271 (2010)
http://dx.doi.org/10.1364/OL.35.002269
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Abstract
We present a novel (to our knowledge) approach for measurement of the three-dimensional point spread function (PSF) of optical coherence tomography (OCT) systems using a nanoparticle-embedded phantom (NEP), toward development of standardized test methods for biophotonic imaging. The NEP comprises highly reflective plasmonic nanoparticles, homogeneously distributed in a transparent silicone matrix. OCT image volumes were analyzed to characterize PSFs in axial and lateral directions at a variety of locations in the NEP. Results indicate submicrometer agreement with conventional approaches to measure dimensions of the PSF. The NEP offers a robust approach for validating and comparing imaging performance of OCT devices.
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OCIS Codes
(110.3000) Imaging systems : Image quality assessment
(110.4850) Imaging systems : Optical transfer functions
(170.4500) Medical optics and biotechnology : Optical coherence tomography
(350.4800) Other areas of optics : Optical standards and testing
ToC Category:
Imaging Systems
History
Original Manuscript: March 30, 2010
Manuscript Accepted: April 26, 2010
Published: June 29, 2010
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Citation
Anant Agrawal, T. Joshua Pfefer, Naureen Gilani, and Rebekah Drezek, "Three-dimensional characterization of optical coherence tomography point spread functions with a nanoparticle-embedded phantom," Opt. Lett. 35, 2269-2271 (2010)
http://www.opticsinfobase.org/vjbo/abstract.cfm?URI=ol-35-13-2269
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