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
Additional details
Identifiers
- DOI
- 10.1063/1.4864149;
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
Optional Information
- Notes
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