Quantifying three-dimensional optic axis using polarization-sensitive optical coherence tomography
The optic axis of birefringent samples indicates the direction of optical anisotropy, which should be described in three-dimensional (3-D) space. We present a method to quantify the complete 3-D optic axis orientation calculated from in-plane optic axis measurements from a polarization-sensitive opt...
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Published in | Journal of biomedical optics Vol. 21; no. 7; p. 070501 |
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Main Authors | , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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United States
Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers
01.07.2016
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Summary: | The optic axis of birefringent samples indicates the direction of optical anisotropy, which should be described in three-dimensional (3-D) space. We present a method to quantify the complete 3-D optic axis orientation calculated from in-plane optic axis measurements from a polarization-sensitive optical coherence tomography system. The in-plane axis orientations with different illumination angles allow the calculation of the necessary polar angle. The method then provides the information to produce the actual birefringence. The method and results from a biological sample are presented. |
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ISSN: | 1083-3668 1560-2281 |
DOI: | 10.1117/1.JBO.21.7.070501 |