Full-Field Optical Coherence Tomography
Project Overview
This undergraduate research position at Colorado State University's Wilson Laboratory focused on developing FF-OCT (Full-Field Optical Coherence Tomography) imaging systems for depth-scans of biological samples. The work involved designing custom mechanical components, performing high-precision optical alignments, and developing standardized procedures for optical imaging research.
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My Role
As Undergraduate Optics Researcher, I designed and fabricated custom mechanical components to enable optical system functionality, including retrofitting outdated/incompatible technology when commercial solutions were unavailable. I performed high-precision optical alignments and developed FF-OCT procedures including alignment sequences, calibration routines, and z-stack acquisition plans. I collaborated with lab members to standardize procedures and co-author a conference paper, while maintaining detailed lab records to ensure reproducibility.
Technical Details
- Custom mechanical component design and fabrication for optical systems
- High-precision optical alignments in Linnik interferometry configuration
- Development of FF-OCT procedures: alignment sequences, calibration routines, z-stack acquisition
- Retrofitting outdated/incompatible technology when commercial solutions unavailable
- Detailed lab documentation for reproducibility and collaboration
Outcome
Successfully developed standardized procedures for FF-OCT operation and contributed to a conference paper as co-author. The custom mechanical solutions and detailed documentation enabled continued research and collaboration within the Wilson Laboratory, advancing the capabilities of the optical imaging system.