Task-based optimization and performance assessment in optical coherence imaging.
Optimization of an optical coherence imaging (OCI) system on the basis of task performance is a challenging undertaking. We present a mathematical framework based on task performance that uses statistical decision theory for the optimization and assessment of such a system. Specifically, we apply the framework to a relatively simple OCI system combined with a specimen model for a detection task and a resolution task. We consider three theoretical Gaussian sources of coherence lengths of 2, 20, and 40 microm. For each of these coherence lengths we establish a benchmark performance that specifies the smallest change in index of refraction that can be detected by the system. We also quantify the dependence of the resolution performance on the specimen model being imaged.
College of Optics and Photonics: CREOL & FPCE, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida 32816, USA. jannick@odalab.ucf.edu
Jannick
J
Rolland
Jason
J
O'Daniel
Ceyhun
C
Akcay
Tony
T
DeLemos
Kye S
KS
Lee
Kit-Iu
KI
Cheong
Eric
E
Clarkson
Ratna
R
Chakrabarti
Robert
R
Ferris
D000465:Algorithms; D003198:Computer Simulation; D017076:Computer-Aided Design; D004867:Equipment Design / Q000379:methods*; D019544:Equipment Failure Analysis / Q000379:methods; D007089:Image Enhancement / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods*; D007090:Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods*; D015233:Models, Statistical; D010363:Pattern Recognition, Automated / Q000379:methods; D041623:Tomography, Optical Coherence / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods*