Fourier domain pump-probe optical coherence tomography imaging of melanin

Desmond Jacob, Ryan L. Shelton, Brian E. Applegate

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Abstract

We report the first molecular image of melanin using a novel extension of OCT, pump-probe OCT. Melanin, an abundant endogenous chromophore, could provide general contrast in OCT imaging and means to diagnose and/or monitor melanomas.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2009 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics and 2009 Conference on Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, CLEO/QELS 2009
StatePublished - 2009
Externally publishedYes
Event2009 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics and 2009 Conference on Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, CLEO/QELS 2009 - Baltimore, MD, United States
Duration: Jun 2 2009Jun 4 2009

Publication series

Name2009 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics and 2009 Conference on Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, CLEO/QELS 2009

Other

Other2009 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics and 2009 Conference on Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, CLEO/QELS 2009
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityBaltimore, MD
Period6/2/096/4/09

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials

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