Confocal data collection in a fiber optically coupled microscope

Details Confocal data collection in a fiber optically coupled microscope Confocal data collection in a fiber optically coupled microscope

1997-08-26

1999-06-29

Palmer, Phan T. H.

Optical waveguides

With optical coupler

Input/output coupler

385 33, 385 93, 385147, G02B 626

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059179716

ABSTRACT:
A multimode optical fiber is used in a confocal light-collection arrangement. A confocal aperture is supported in intimate proximity with respect to the first end of the fiber, preferably within two core diameters from the first end of the fiber. In the preferred embodiment, the confocal aperture is formed directly onto the first end of the fiber using, for example, photolithography or photoablation of a thin metallic film adhered directly to the light-collection end of the multimode fiber.

REFERENCES:
patent: 5815626 (1998-09-01), Kuba et al.

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