Design, fabrication, and characterization of thermoplastic microlenses for fiber-optic probe imaging
Microlens-ended fibers could find great usefulness in future biomedical applications, particularly in endoscopic imaging applications. In this context, this paper focuses on microlens-attached specialty optical fibers such as imaging fiber that can be used for probe imaging applications. Stand-alone...
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| author | Shinoj, V. K. Murukeshan, V. M. Tor, S. B. Loh, N. H. Lye, S. W. |
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| description | Microlens-ended fibers could find great usefulness in future biomedical applications, particularly in endoscopic imaging applications. In this context, this paper focuses on microlens-attached specialty optical fibers such as imaging fiber that can be used for probe imaging applications. Stand-alone self-aligned polymer microlenses have been fabricated by microcompression molding. The fabrication parameters have been optimized for different materials, such as poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA), polycarbonate (PC Lexan 123R), Zeonor 1060R (ZNR), and Topas COC. A comparison study of the focusing and spatial resolution of the fabricated lenses is performed prior to employing them for fiber-optic fluorescence imaging applications. |
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| spelling | ntu-10356/988602023-03-04T17:19:00Z Design, fabrication, and characterization of thermoplastic microlenses for fiber-optic probe imaging Shinoj, V. K. Murukeshan, V. M. Tor, S. B. Loh, N. H. Lye, S. W. School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Singapore-MIT Alliance Programme DRNTU::Engineering::Mechanical engineering::Surgical assistive technology Microlens-ended fibers could find great usefulness in future biomedical applications, particularly in endoscopic imaging applications. In this context, this paper focuses on microlens-attached specialty optical fibers such as imaging fiber that can be used for probe imaging applications. Stand-alone self-aligned polymer microlenses have been fabricated by microcompression molding. The fabrication parameters have been optimized for different materials, such as poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA), polycarbonate (PC Lexan 123R), Zeonor 1060R (ZNR), and Topas COC. A comparison study of the focusing and spatial resolution of the fabricated lenses is performed prior to employing them for fiber-optic fluorescence imaging applications. Published version 2014-06-10T03:54:41Z 2019-12-06T20:00:34Z 2014-06-10T03:54:41Z 2019-12-06T20:00:34Z 2014 2014 Journal Article Shinoj, V. K., Murukeshan, V. M., Tor, S. B., Loh, N. H., & Lye, S. W. (2014). Design, fabrication, and characterization of thermoplastic microlenses for fiber-optic probe imaging. Applied Optics, 53(6), 1083-1088. 1559-128X https://hdl.handle.net/10356/98860 http://hdl.handle.net/10220/19612 10.1364/AO.53.001083 en Applied optics © 2014 Optical Society of America. This paper was published in Applied Optics and is made available as an electronic reprint (preprint) with permission of Optical Society of America. The paper can be found at the following official DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1364/AO.53.001083. One print or electronic copy may be made for personal use only. Systematic or multiple reproduction, distribution to multiple locations via electronic or other means, duplication of any material in this paper for a fee or for commercial purposes, or modification of the content of the paper is prohibited and is subject to penalties under law. application/pdf |
| spellingShingle | DRNTU::Engineering::Mechanical engineering::Surgical assistive technology Shinoj, V. K. Murukeshan, V. M. Tor, S. B. Loh, N. H. Lye, S. W. Design, fabrication, and characterization of thermoplastic microlenses for fiber-optic probe imaging |
| title | Design, fabrication, and characterization of thermoplastic microlenses for fiber-optic probe imaging |
| title_full | Design, fabrication, and characterization of thermoplastic microlenses for fiber-optic probe imaging |
| title_fullStr | Design, fabrication, and characterization of thermoplastic microlenses for fiber-optic probe imaging |
| title_full_unstemmed | Design, fabrication, and characterization of thermoplastic microlenses for fiber-optic probe imaging |
| title_short | Design, fabrication, and characterization of thermoplastic microlenses for fiber-optic probe imaging |
| title_sort | design fabrication and characterization of thermoplastic microlenses for fiber optic probe imaging |
| topic | DRNTU::Engineering::Mechanical engineering::Surgical assistive technology |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/10356/98860 http://hdl.handle.net/10220/19612 |
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