A single mode fiber as an insertable confocal probe
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Closer look at the fiber end |
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Insertable confocal probe for in vivo measurement |
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Detectivity function is given by Detection profile Ä Excitation profile |
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Defined acceptance angle restricts the detection to be confocal |
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Experiment to obtain the depth resolution |
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Core diameter of fiber is 3.2 microns |
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The depth resolution (half width) is 15 microns |
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