Projected index computed tomography.
Projected index computed tomography (PICT) is a new imaging technique that provides a computed reconstruction of the index of refraction of a sample. PICT makes use of data from standard optical coherence tomography images taken from several view angles to determine a mapping of the refractive indices of the sample. A rectilinear propagation model is assumed, so the data are understood to be related to the line integral of the refractive index in the beam paths. These data thus provide a set of angular projections of the sample. The spatial distribution of the index of the object may then be reconstructed by use of standard filtered backprojection techniques. The resultant PICT images are free of the spatial distortion that is inherent in standard optical cross-sectional images and correspond well to the manufactured dimensions of specific samples.
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, Illinois 61801, USA.
Adam M
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Zysk
J Josh
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Reynolds
Daniel L
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Marks
P Scott
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Carney
Stephen A
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Boppart
D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D012031:Refractometry; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods*