Scanning miniature optical probes with optical distortion correction and rotational control
US6891984B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 25, 2002 |
| Grant date | May 10, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 10, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01B9/02091
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Optical probes having a diameter less than substantially 500 μm for use in scanning light from a long, highly flexible fiber to a sample. In one embodiment the probe includes a viscous damping fluid suitable to prevent non-uniform rotational distortion (NURD).
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