公开(公告)号：US09593934B2

公开(公告)日：2017-03-14

申请号：US14175158

申请日：2014-02-07

Applicant: Axsun Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Brian Goldberg ,  Dale C. Flanders ,  Walid A. Atia ,  Bartley C. Johnson ,  Mark E. Kuznetsov

IPC: G01B9/02 ,  G01N21/47 ,  H01S5/14 ,  A61B5/00 ,  H01S5/022 ,  H01S5/40

CPC classification number: G01B9/02091 ,  A61B5/0066 ,  A61B5/0075 ,  G01N21/4795 ,  H01S5/02216 ,  H01S5/02248 ,  H01S5/02284 ,  H01S5/141 ,  H01S5/4012 ,  H01S5/4062 ,  H01S5/4068

Abstract: An optical coherence analysis system comprising: a first swept source that generates a first optical signal that is tuned over a first spectral scan band, a second swept source that generates a second optical signal that is tuned over a second spectral scan band, a combiner for combining the first optical signal and the second optical signal for form a combined optical signal, an interferometer for dividing the combined optical signal between a reference arm leading to a reference reflector and a sample arm leading to a sample, and a detector system for detecting an interference signal generated from the combined optical signal from the reference arm and from the sample arm. In embodiments, the swept sources are tunable lasers that have shared laser cavities.

Abstract translation: 一种光学相干分析系统，包括：第一扫描光源，其产生在第一光谱扫描带上调谐的第一光信号，产生在第二光谱扫描带上调谐的第二光信号的第二扫描光源， 组合第一光信号和第二光信号以形成组合的光信号，用于将导通到参考反射器的参考臂与通向样本的采样臂之间的组合光信号分开的干涉仪，以及用于检测 由来自参考臂和来自采样臂的组合光信号产生的干扰信号。 在实施例中，扫描光源是具有共享激光腔的可调激光器。

公开(公告)号：US20140152997A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-05

申请号：US14175158

申请日：2014-02-07

Applicant: Axsun Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Brian Goldberg ,  Dale C. Flanders ,  Walid A. Atia ,  Bartley C. Johnson ,  Mark E. Kuznetsov

IPC: G01B9/02

CPC classification number: G01B9/02091 ,  A61B5/0066 ,  A61B5/0075 ,  G01N21/4795 ,  H01S5/02216 ,  H01S5/02248 ,  H01S5/02284 ,  H01S5/141 ,  H01S5/4012 ,  H01S5/4062 ,  H01S5/4068

Abstract: An optical coherence analysis system comprising: a first swept source that generates a first optical signal that is tuned over a first spectral scan band, a second swept source that generates a second optical signal that is tuned over a second spectral scan band, a combiner for combining the first optical signal and the second optical signal for form a combined optical signal, an interferometer for dividing the combined optical signal between a reference arm leading to a reference reflector and a sample arm leading to a sample, and a detector system for detecting an interference signal generated from the combined optical signal from the reference arm and from the sample arm. In embodiments, the swept sources are tunable lasers that have shared laser cavities.

Abstract translation: 一种光学相干分析系统，包括：第一扫描光源，其产生在第一光谱扫描带上调谐的第一光信号，产生在第二光谱扫描带上调谐的第二光信号的第二扫描光源， 组合第一光信号和第二光信号以形成组合的光信号，用于将导通到参考反射器的参考臂与通向样本的采样臂之间的组合光信号分开的干涉仪，以及用于检测 由来自参考臂和来自采样臂的组合光信号产生的干扰信号。 在实施例中，扫描光源是具有共享激光腔的可调激光器。

公开(公告)号：US20140125986A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-08

申请号：US13670935

申请日：2012-11-07

Applicant: Axsun Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Bartley C. Johnson ,  Dale C. Flanders

IPC: G01B9/02

CPC classification number: G01B9/02091 ,  G01B9/02004 ,  G01B9/02069

Abstract: An OCT system and particularly its clock system generates a k-clock signal but also generates an optical frequency reference sweep signal that, for example, indicates the start of the sweep or an absolute frequency reference associated with the sweep at least for the purposes of sampling of the interference signal and/or processing of that interference signal into the OCT images. The clock system is also tunable to allow the control or flexibility over the relationship between the scanning of the swept optical signal and the sampling of the interference signal by the data acquisition system. Specifically, the absolute frequencies of the swept optical signal at which the k-clock signals are generated can be adjusted. Also, the absolute frequency of the swept optical signal at which sampling of the interference signal is initiated can also be changed or stabilized. Moreover, optical frequency sampling interval defined by the k-clock signal can be changed under user control or simply stabilized.

Abstract translation: OCT系统，特别是其时钟系统产生k时钟信号，但是还产生光频参考扫描信号，其例如指示扫描的开始或与扫描相关联的绝对频率参考至少为了采样的目的 的干扰信号和/或将该干扰信号处理到OCT图像中。 时钟系统也是可调谐的，以允许对扫描光信号的扫描与数据采集系统对干扰信号的采样之间的关系的控制或灵活性。 具体地说，可以调整产生k时钟信号的扫描光信号的绝对频率。 此外，也可以改变或稳定干扰信号的采样开始的扫描光信号的绝对频率。 此外，由k时钟信号定义的光频采样间隔可以在用户控制下简单地稳定化。

公开(公告)号：US20140016135A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-16

申请号：US14028873

申请日：2013-09-17

Applicant: Axsun Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Dale C. Flanders ,  Walid A. Atia ,  Bartley C. Johnson ,  Mark E. Kuznetsov ,  Carlos R. Melendez

IPC: G01B9/02

CPC classification number: G01B9/02091 ,  G01B9/02004 ,  G01B9/02044 ,  G01B9/02059 ,  G01B9/02069 ,  G01B2290/25 ,  H01S3/08013 ,  H01S3/08054 ,  H01S3/1067 ,  H01S5/02248 ,  H01S5/02415 ,  H01S5/068 ,  H01S5/141 ,  H01S5/146

Abstract: A frequency swept laser source for TEFD-OCT imaging includes an integrated clock subsystem on the optical bench with the laser source. The clock subsystem generates frequency clock signals as the optical signal is tuned over the scan band. Preferably the laser source further includes a cavity extender in its optical cavity between a tunable filter and gain medium to increase an optical distance between the tunable filter and the gain medium in order to control the location of laser intensity pattern noise. The laser also includes a fiber stub that allows for control over the cavity length while also controlling birefringence in the cavity.

Abstract translation: 用于TEFD-OCT成像的频率扫描激光源包括具有激光源的光学台上的集成时钟子系统。 当光信号在扫描带上调谐时，时钟子系统产生频率时钟信号。 优选地，激光源还包括在可调谐滤波器和增益介质之间的光腔中的腔体延长器，以增加可调谐滤波器和增益介质之间的光学距离，以便控制激光强度图案噪声的位置。 该激光器还包括一个纤维短截线，其允许控制腔体长度，同时还控制空腔中的双折射。