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Optical coherence tomography

A. Gh. PODOLEANU

Journal of Microscopy · 2012 · Review

doi:10.1111/j.1365-2818.2012.03619.x

Abstract

Summary The review provides a concise explanation of principles of operation of different optical coherence tomography methods. A comparative analysis of their advantages and disadvantages is presented in relation to specific applications. The review will assist the reader in making an educated choice on the most suitable optical coherence tomography method to be used in a particular application.

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