A 15-MHz wavelength-stepped laser based on intracavity pulse stretching and compression for optical coherence tomography


TOZBURUN S., Siddiqui M., Vakoc B. J.

2014 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, CLEO 2014, California, United States Of America, 8 - 13 June 2014, vol.2014-January, (Full Text)

  • Publication Type: Conference Paper / Full Text
  • Volume: 2014-January
  • City: California
  • Country: United States Of America
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

We introduce a wavelength-stepped laser that uses dispersive fibers in combination with a lithium-niobate modulator and a fixed Fabry-Perot etalon to achieve wavelength selection for optical-domain subsampled OCT. A 15 MHz A-scan rate is demonstrated.