Title :
Spot formation and scanning microscopy via multimode fibers
Author :
Boucher, Kristen J. ; Jan, Catherine ; Kahn, Joseph M. ; Wilde, Jeffrey P. ; Solgaard, Olav
Author_Institution :
Edward L. Ginzton Lab., Stanford Univ., Stanford, CA, USA
Abstract :
By manipulating the field input to a multimode fiber, we can scan a focused spot of light in three dimensions at the fiber output. Major applications include imaging, targeted light delivery, and sensor multiplexing.
Keywords :
multiplexing; optical fibres; optical microscopy; optical self-focusing; fiber output; focused spot; imaging; multimode fibers; scanning microscopy; sensor multiplexing; spot formation; targeted light delivery; three dimensions; Microscopy; Optical fiber dispersion; Optical fiber sensors; Optical fibers; Optimized production technology; confocal microscopy; multimode fiber; spatial light modulator;
Conference_Titel :
Photonics Conference (PHO), 2011 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Arlington, VA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-8940-4
DOI :
10.1109/PHO.2011.6110749
