This thesis discusses certain aspects of the noninvasive imaging technique known as optical coherence tomography (OCT). Topics include three-dimensional image rendering as well as application of the Fast Fourier Transform to reconstruct the axial scan as a function of depth. Implementations use LabVIEW system design software and a Xilinx Spartan-6 field-programmable gate array (FPGA). The inherent parallel-processing capability of an FPGA opens the possibility of designing a "super-sensor" which entails simultaneous capturing of image and sensor data, giving medical practitioners more data for potentially improved diagnosis. FPGA-based processing would benefit many methods of characterizing biological samples; OCT and photonic crystal microarray biosensors are discussed. / text
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:UTEXAS/oai:repositories.lib.utexas.edu:2152/21753 |
| Date | 25 October 2013 |
| Creators | Carroll, Sylvia D |
| Source Sets | University of Texas |
| Language | en_US |
| Detected Language | English |
| Format | application/pdf |
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