Few-mode fiber endoscope
US10969571B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 30, 2016 |
| Grant date | Apr 6, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 30, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/2861
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed herein are configurations for few-mode fiber optical endoscope systems employing distal optics and few-mode, double-clad or other optical fiber wherein the systems directing an optical beam to a sample via the optical fiber; collecting light backscattered from the sample; direct the backscattered light to a detector via the optical fiber; and detect the backscattered light; wherein the directed optical beam is single mode and the collected light is one or more higher order modes.
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