Transcript Speckle Noise Reduction in Optical Coherent Tomography

Speckle Noise Reduction in
Optical Coherence Tomography
By:
Marisse Foronda
Rishi Matani
Hardik Mehta
Arthur Ortega
Background
 Minimally-Invasive to Non-Invasive imaging system
 Clinically used
 High Resolution alternate to ultrasound imaging
 One significant problem is speckle formation
Speckle
tissue
modulated
wave fronts
multiple
forward
scatter
wave fronts
multiple
back
scatter
sample volume
Timeline
Gnat Chart
Weekly Progress
Week 1
 Read Papers on our Design
Familiarized ourselves with the lab
Week 2
Took Measurements of Components
Drew out a system diagram
Week 3
Ordered all necessary components
Began assembling the system
Week 4
Fine tune/align the system
Defective Galvo cables diagnosed
Week 5
Waiting for new Galvo cables