Lens-scanning Raman microspectroscopy system using compact disc optical pickup technology
Author(s) -
Jaeyoun Kim,
Gang L. Liu,
Luke P. Lee
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
optics express
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.394
H-Index - 271
ISSN - 1094-4087
DOI - 10.1364/opex.13.004780
Subject(s) - optics , pickup , materials science , lens (geology) , raman spectroscopy , resolution (logic) , raman microspectroscopy , computer science , physics , artificial intelligence , image (mathematics)
We propose and demonstrate the adoption of the compact disc optical pickup technology for Raman microspectroscopy. We utilize both the focusing and the 2-dimensional lateral scanning capabilities of the optical pickup for implementing a miniaturized microspectroscopy system. The resolution of this pickup-based system is characterized by scanning polystyrene microspheres. We test the completed microspectroscopy system by obtaining Raman images of Adenine microstructures. This system will be particularly useful for table-top biological analyzers and other remote medicine applications.
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