Main description:

This contemporary reference presents a comprehensive review of the most recent applications of optical coherence tomography (OCT) in biology, medicine, engineering, and applied physics-summarizing 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.

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.