title: Coupling of rigid to flexible imaging multifibers.
abstract: By magnifying the high-quality image produced by a rigid miniature endoscope onto a large flexible multifiber, an instrument has been developed which provides both high resolution and flexibility. It is shown theoretically, and verified experimentally, that the MTF of a system of coupled multifibers is the product of the individual MTFs. Measurements show that the coupled instruments outperform state-of-the-art all-flexible systems. The technique should greatly facilitate observation, display, and photography in percutaneous endoscopy and in a variety of industrial applications.
authors.forename: S E
authors.initials: SE
authors.lastname: Schacham
authors.forename: M E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Marhic
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Kot
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Epstein