Flexible ATR probe for endoscopic FT-IR measurement using hollow optical fiber

Yuji Matsuura, Saiko Kino

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Abstract

A flexible optical fiber probe for attenuated total reflection (ATR) spectroscopy with Fourier-transfer infrared (FT-IR) spectroscope is developed. The probe is based on a hollow optical-fiber that comprises a polycarbonate thin tube and silver-and polymer-inner layers and that shows low losses in a wide wavelength range in the infrared. The probe has an ATR prism whose shape is optimized for use with hollow optical fibers. Some results on preliminary experiments show the potential uses of the probe in clinical applications. The probe is appropriate for in-vivo applications used with a thin endoscope because the fiber comprises only non-toxic and chemically durable materials.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEuropean Conference on Biomedical Optics, ECBO 2009
PublisherOptical Society of America
ISBN (Print)9780819476432
Publication statusPublished - 2009
EventEuropean Conference on Biomedical Optics, ECBO 2009 - Munich, Germany
Duration: 2009 Jun 142009 Jun 18

Publication series

NameOptics InfoBase Conference Papers
ISSN (Electronic)2162-2701

Conference

ConferenceEuropean Conference on Biomedical Optics, ECBO 2009
Country/TerritoryGermany
CityMunich
Period09/6/1409/6/18

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