研究目的
To present a 1050-nm electrically pumped microelectromechanically tunable vertical cavity surface-emitting laser (MEMS-VCSEL) with a record dynamic tuning bandwidth of 63.8 nm, suitable for swept-source optical coherence tomography (SS-OCT) imaging, and to demonstrate its application in ophthalmic imaging.
研究成果
The study demonstrated the feasibility of electrically pumped MEMS-VCSELs in ophthalmic instrumentation, achieving a record dynamic tuning bandwidth and long coherence length suitable for SS-OCT imaging. The results suggest potential applications beyond ophthalmology, including distance ranging.
研究不足
The tuning range of the electrically pumped MEMS-VCSEL could be further increased to improve axial resolution, and the study suggests future work to explore bidirectional sweeping methods for OCT angiography calculation.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
The study utilized a MEMS-VCSEL with a p-i-n diode structure for electrical injection, designed for wideband tuning suitable for SS-OCT imaging.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
Human retina imaging was performed with the MEMS-VCSEL, demonstrating its application in ophthalmic OCT imaging.
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
The setup included a MEMS-VCSEL, booster optical amplifier (BOA), optical isolator, polarization controllers, and a phase stabilized OCT imaging system.
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
The MEMS-VCSEL was driven with a sinusoidal voltage for tuning, and OCT imaging was performed at 400 kHz axial scan rates.
5:Data Analysis Methods:
The coherence length was measured using a variable-delay Mach-Zehnder interferometer, and OCT images were processed to visualize retinal structures.
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