Non-planar calibration phantoms for optical coherence tomography

Yang Lu, Neil Gordon, David Robinson, Ben Coldrick, Vladimir Mezentsev, Francesco Menduni, Antonio Fratini, Kate Sugden, Georg Von Freymann (Editor), Winston V. Schoenfeld (Editor), Raymond C. Rumpf (Editor)

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Abstract

Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is increasingly used in areas such as ophthalmology and contact lens metrology. However, in such cases, image distortion can occur due to the non-planar nature of the measured sample. Postprocessing algorithms can be implemented to correct this distortion. Here we present an OCT phantom designed to confirm the validity of post-processing algorithms used for measuring curved surfaces. A multi-purpose OCT phantom has been created within a fused silica plano-convex lens using the direct femtosecond laser writing technique. This phantom can be used to calibrate and quantitatively assess the performance (e.g. resolution, sensitivity and distortion) of OCT systems and associated post-processing algorithms for curved structures such as lenses. This novel OCT phantom has been characterized using an optical microscope and OCT systems.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAdvanced Fabrication Technologies for Micro/Nano Optics and Photonics XI
PublisherSociety of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers (SPIE)
Volume10544
ISBN (Electronic)9781510615731
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 22 Feb 2018
EventAdvanced Fabrication Technologies for Micro/Nano Optics and Photonics XI 2018 - San Francisco, United States
Duration: 28 Jan 201831 Jan 2018

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE
Volume10544
ISSN (Print)0277-786X
ISSN (Electronic)1996-756X

Conference

ConferenceAdvanced Fabrication Technologies for Micro/Nano Optics and Photonics XI 2018
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Francisco
Period28/01/1831/01/18

Bibliographical note

Copyright 2018 Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers (SPIE). One print or electronic copy may be made for personal use only. Systematic reproduction and distribution, duplication of any material in this paper for a fee or for commercial purposes, or modification of the content of the paper are prohibited.

Funding

We would like to acknowledge the sponsorship of MKS Instruments, Inc. for the SPIE Student Author Travel Grant Award and Arden Photonics Ltd. and the School of Engineering and Applied Science at Aston University for the sponsorship of Yang Lu’s PhD.

Keywords

  • femtosecond laser direct writing
  • OCT image distortion
  • OCT phantom fabrication
  • OCT phantoms
  • optical coherence tomography

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