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Optical Coherence Tomography: Basic Principles of Image Acquisition

Optical Coherence Tomography: Basic Principles of Image Acquisition

Lambros S. Athanasiou, Nico Bruining, Francesco Prati, Dimitris Koutsouris
Copyright: © 2012 |Pages: 14
ISBN13: 9781613500958|ISBN10: 1613500955|EISBN13: 9781613500965
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-61350-095-8.ch010
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Athanasiou, Lambros S., et al. "Optical Coherence Tomography: Basic Principles of Image Acquisition." Intravascular Imaging: Current Applications and Research Developments, edited by Vasilios D. Tsakanikas, et al., IGI Global, 2012, pp. 180-193. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-61350-095-8.ch010

APA

Athanasiou, L. S., Bruining, N., Prati, F., & Koutsouris, D. (2012). Optical Coherence Tomography: Basic Principles of Image Acquisition. In V. Tsakanikas, L. Michalis, D. Fotiadis, K. Naka, & C. Bourantas (Eds.), Intravascular Imaging: Current Applications and Research Developments (pp. 180-193). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-61350-095-8.ch010

Chicago

Athanasiou, Lambros S., et al. "Optical Coherence Tomography: Basic Principles of Image Acquisition." In Intravascular Imaging: Current Applications and Research Developments, edited by Vasilios D. Tsakanikas, et al., 180-193. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2012. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-61350-095-8.ch010

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Abstract

This chapter is devoted to the description of the basic principles of data acquisition of the Optical Coherence Tomography imaging technique. The physical mechanisms of the tissue optics are detailed, while the architecture of the OCT system is provided, emphasizing on both the TD-OCT and FD-OCT. Then, after discussing about the OCT image resolution, a parametric comparison of OCT with regard to IVUS imaging technique is attempted. Finally, the limitations of the technique are described, along with the safety of its application to the clinical practice.

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