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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Imaging
    • Optical Engineering
    • Biomedical Devices

    Background:

    • Microendoscopic systems utilize coherent fiber bundles for image transmission, posing challenges in resolution determination.
    • Calculating the modulation transfer function (MTF) for complex endoscopic optical systems is not well-documented.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop a method for calculating the theoretical MTF of microendoscopic systems incorporating fiber bundles.
    • To provide a comprehensive approach for evaluating the resolution of endoscopic optical systems.

    Main Methods:

    • A resolution cascade method was developed to calculate theoretical MTFs for individual components and the entire microendoscopic system.
    • The method considers components such as distal lenses, fiber bundles, relay optics, and camera sensors.

    Main Results:

    • Theoretical MTF calculations using the developed method showed favorable agreement with experimental data across four optical configurations.
    • The study highlights the importance of computing the full system MTF rather than solely focusing on the fiber bundle.

    Conclusions:

    • The resolution cascade method provides a reliable way to predict the MTF of coherent fiber bundle-based microendoscopic systems.
    • Freely available software based on this method can assist in designing and optimizing future endoscopic imaging devices.