Two-dimensional angular filter array for angular domain imaging with 3D printed angular filters

Eldon Ng; Jeffrey J. L. Carson

doi:10.1117/12.2005657

27 February 2013 Two-dimensional angular filter array for angular domain imaging with 3D printed angular filters

Eldon Ng, Jeffrey J. L. Carson

Proceedings Volume 8579, Optical Interactions with Tissue and Cells XXIV; 85790W (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2005657
Event: SPIE BiOS, 2013, San Francisco, California, United States

Abstract

Angular Domain Imaging (ADI) is a technique that is capable of generating two dimensional shadowgrams of attenuating targets embedded in a scattering medium. In ADI, an angular filter array (AFA) is positioned between the sample and the detector to distinguish between quasi-ballistic photons and scattered photons. An AFA is a series of micro-channels with a high aspect ratio. Previous AFAs from our group were constructed by micro-machining the micro-channels into a silicon wafer, limiting the imaging area to a one dimensional line. Two dimensional images were acquired via scanning. The objective of this work was to extend the AFA design to two dimensions to allow for two dimensional imaging with minimal scanning. The second objective of this work was to perform an initial characterization of the imaging capabilities of the 2D AFA. Our approach was to use rapid 3D prototyping techniques to generate an array of micro-channels. The imaging capabilities were then evaluated by imaging a 0.9 mm graphite rod submerged in a scattering media. Contrast was observed to improve when a second angular filter array was placed in front of the sample to mask the incoming light.

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Eldon Ng and Jeffrey J. L. Carson "Two-dimensional angular filter array for angular domain imaging with 3D printed angular filters", Proc. SPIE 8579, Optical Interactions with Tissue and Cells XXIV, 85790W (27 February 2013); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2005657

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