title: MEMS-Based Dual Axes Confocal Microendoscopy.
abstract: We demonstrate a miniature, near-infrared microscope (λ = 785 nm) that uses a novel dual axes confocal architecture. Scalability is achieved with post-objective scanning, and a MEMS mirror provides real time (>4 Hz) in vivo imaging. This instrument can achieve sub-cellular resolution with deep tissue penetration and large field of view. An endoscope-compatible version can image digestive tract epithelium to guide tissue biopsy and monitor therapy.
authors.affiliation: National Electronics and Computer Technology Center, Pathumthani 12120, Thailand; Departments of Applied Physics, Biology, Electrical Engineering, Microbiology & Immunology, and Pediatrics, Stanford University, CA 94305 USA ( wibool@gmail.com ).
authors.forename: Wibool
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Piyawattanametha
authors.forename: Thomas D
authors.initials: TD
authors.lastname: Wang