Tomography, Optical Coherence

An imaging method using LASERS that is used for mapping subsurface structure. When a reflective site in the sample is at the same optical path length (coherence) as the reference mirror, the detector observes interference fringes.

Year introduced: 2004

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Tree Number(s): E01.370.350.589.249.500, E01.370.350.825.805.500, E05.642.249.500

MeSH Unique ID: D041623

Entry Terms:

• Coherence Tomography, Optical
• Optical Coherence Tomography
• OCT Tomography
• Tomography, OCT

Previous Indexing:

• Tomography (1991-2003)

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Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Diagnosis
Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures
Diagnostic Imaging
Optical Imaging
Tomography, Optical
Tomography, Optical Coherence

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Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Diagnosis
Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures
Diagnostic Imaging
Tomography
Tomography, Optical
Tomography, Optical Coherence

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Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Investigative Techniques
Optical Imaging
Tomography, Optical
Tomography, Optical Coherence