Published February 2014 | Version v1
Journal article

Note: Folded optical system for narrow forward looking probe

  • 1. Division of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70803 (United States)

Description

An optical system is described in which a laser beam makes three passes through a single graded index lens, forming a focus along the optic axis. It has important applications in endoscopic probes, where the forward looking characteristic permits the avoidance of obstacles and the narrow structure makes it minimally invasive

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Review of Scientific Instruments
Journal Volume
85
Journal Issue
2
Journal Page Range
p. 026114-026114.2
ISSN
0034-6748
CODEN
RSINAK

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
45074712
Subject category
S74: ATOMIC AND MOLECULAR PHYSICS;
Descriptors DEI
AMINO ACIDS; BEAMS; LASERS; LENSES; OPTICAL SYSTEMS; PROBES
Descriptors DEC
CARBOXYLIC ACIDS; ORGANIC ACIDS; ORGANIC COMPOUNDS

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