Harmonic phase based low coherence interferometry : a method for studying the dynamics and structures of cells

(cont.) Using this method, it is possible to determine the refractive index of a 1 mm thick sample with 7 significant figures. The unprecedented accuracy can potentially allow us to track subtle chemical changes in biological targets. Finally, we present the theoretical considerations of a method for suppressing turbidity in a scattering medium through the simultaneous use of phase conjugation and plane reflection. We show that the method is robust and warrants experimental investigation as a means for optical deep tissue imaging.

Department dc:contributor.department

Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dept. of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.

Grantor dc:publisher

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Year dc:date.issued

2002

Author dc:creator

• Yang, Changhuei, 1972-

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Michael S. Feld.

• Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.

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• M.I.T. theses are protected by copyright. They may be viewed from this source for any purpose, but reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without written permission. See provided URL for inquiries about permission.

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• http://dspace.mit.edu/handle/1721.1/7582

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en_US

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http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/28242

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oai:dspace.mit.edu:1721.1/28242