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

Yuji Matsuura; Saiko Kino

doi:10.1117/12.831600

7 July 2009 Flexible ATR probe for endoscopic FT-IR measurement using hollow optical fiber

Yuji Matsuura, Saiko Kino

Proceedings Volume 7368, Clinical and Biomedical Spectroscopy; 73681X (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.831600
Event: European Conferences on Biomedical Optics, 2009, Munich, Germany

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.

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Yuji Matsuura and Saiko Kino "Flexible ATR probe for endoscopic FT-IR measurement using hollow optical fiber", Proc. SPIE 7368, Clinical and Biomedical Spectroscopy, 73681X (7 July 2009); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.831600

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