Title :
A micro laser Doppler flowmeter
Author :
Olsen, Donna L. ; DiMarzio, Charles A.
Author_Institution :
Northeastern Univ., Boston, MA, USA
Abstract :
A diode laser and fiber optics have been successfully incorporated in a compact, low-cost micro laser Doppler velocimeter. Preliminary experiments show good results for measuring velocity and provide a promising future for measuring blood flow. The micro laser Doppler flowmeter will provide a low-cost, more compact alternative to existing laser Doppler flowmeters.
Keywords :
biomedical equipment; biomedical measurement; fibre optic sensors; flow measurement; haemodynamics; laser applications in medicine; laser velocimeters; blood flow; compact low cost micro LDV; diode laser; fiber optics; micro laser Doppler flowmeter; velocity measurement; Costs; Diode lasers; Fiber lasers; Fluid flow measurement; Optical coupling; Optical fiber couplers; Optical fiber polarization; Optical fiber theory; Skin; Velocity measurement;
Conference_Titel :
Bioengineering Conference, 1992., Proceedings of the 1992 Eighteenth IEEE Annual Northeast
Conference_Location :
Kingston, RI, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-0902-2
DOI :
10.1109/NEBC.1992.285972
