Scanning miniature optical probes with optical distortion...

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2005-05-10

2005-05-10

Fureman, Jared J. (Department: 2876)

Optical waveguides

Optical waveguide sensor

C385S117000, C600S137000, C600S342000, C600S478000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06891984

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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