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  • Biomedical Optics
  • Optical Imaging
  • Ophthalmology

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  • Polarization-sensitive optical coherence tomography (PS-OCT) provides valuable information about tissue birefringence.
  • Existing PS-OCT systems often require complex setups or multiple cameras, limiting speed and practicality.
  • Accurate measurement of retardation and optical axis orientation is crucial for diagnosing various pathologies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate a novel, single-camera polarization-sensitive spectral-domain optical coherence tomography (PS-SD-OCT) system.
  • To demonstrate the system's capability for simultaneous measurement of retardation and optical axis orientation.
  • To showcase ultra-high-speed polarization-sensitive imaging for in vivo applications.

Main Methods:

  • A polarization-sensitive spectral-domain OCT system was designed using an electro-optic modulator for spatial modulation.
  • Orthogonal polarization channels were differentiated using this modulation technique.
  • Proof-of-principle measurements were performed on a wave plate, followed by in vivo imaging of human nail fold structures.

Main Results:

  • The system successfully retrieved both retardation and optical axis orientation using a single camera.
  • In vivo imaging of human nail fold demonstrated the visualization of birefringent structures.
  • Ultra-high-speed polarization-sensitive imaging was achieved at a rate of 100,000 A-scans/s.

Conclusions:

  • The developed single-camera PS-SD-OCT system offers a practical and efficient method for quantitative birefringence imaging.
  • The system's high speed and ability to capture polarization information in vivo open new avenues for biomedical imaging and diagnostics.
  • This technology has the potential to advance the understanding and detection of diseases affecting birefringent biological tissues.