Photonics Medical Application Notes

1. Medical X-Ray Imaging System Improves Patient Diagnosis 8/20/2010
   For more than 40 years, Italray srl has been a manufacturer of radiological equipment for traditional and digital medical applications, and of computer-assisted systems dedicated to radiological purposes. In recent years, Italray’s laboratories have developed the X-Frame line of digital imaging systems, which includes the X-Frame CCD series for radiology/fluoroscopy applications. With the help of image acquisition boards and software from DALSA, X-Frame CCD systems provide the high-speed image acquisition, real-time data processing and storage capabilities, and image reliability needed to address the challenges of the applications for which the systems were developed.
2. OCT for Non-Destructive Testing 12/18/2012

   Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) is an imaging method that scans light across a sample/object, and then processes and transforms the reflected light to create a depth profile of up to several mm. Tornado Spectral Systems has developed a nanophotonic spectrometer for use in this application space. To find out more about optical coherence tomography and how Tornado Spectral can help you unlock the potential of OCT for non-destructive testing applications, download the application note.

3. Photodiode Typical Applications 3/22/2011
   Photodiodes are unique among light detectors in that when illuminated, they generate an output which is proportional to light level. By Excelitas Technologies
4. Coat Of Many Colors: Cases In Equine Thermal Imaging 2/17/2012

   Infrared cameras have improved, procedures have been standardized, and veterinarians have become familiar with interpretation of the images. By Joanna L. Robson, DVM

5. Application Note: Nonlinear Microscopy 9/16/2008
   Ultrafast lasers have revolutionized the field of microscopy by enabling new types of nonlinear microscopy techniques. Femtosecond pulse lasers provide the combination of high peak power (1-100 kW) and low average power (10-1000mW) which is ideal for utilizing nonlinear optical processes in scanning laser microscopy (LSM). Here, we describe the two main varieties of nonlinear microscopy: two-photon microscopy, and third-harmonic generation (THG) microscopy. And we show images using these techniques with various types of modelocked fiber lasers. By IMRA America, Inc.
6. Application Note: Solutions For Critical Medical Applications 12/20/2010
   Raytheon ELCAN Optical Technologies is well known for its precise optical solutions for critical military applications. By ELCAN Optical Technologies
7. Application Note: Magnetic Field Sensitivity 8/18/2008
   SPM detectors are insensitive to magnetic fields unlike PMTs, which are very sensitive to even weak magnetic fields (<0.1T).
8. Application Note: Medical X-Ray Imaging System Improves Patient Diagnosis 8/20/2010
   For more than 40 years, Italray srl has been a manufacturer of radiological equipment for traditional and digital medical applications, and of computer-assisted systems dedicated to radiological purposes. In recent years, Italray’s laboratories have developed the X-Frame line of digital imaging systems, which includes the X-Frame CCD series for radiology/fluoroscopy applications. With the help of image acquisition boards and software from DALSA, X-Frame CCD systems provide the high-speed image acquisition, real-time data processing and storage capabilities, and image reliability needed to address the challenges of the applications for which the systems were developed.
9. Optical Coherence Tomography 9/26/2022

   Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is a noninvasive, high-resolution optical imaging technology that creates cross-sectional images from interference signals received from an object under investigation and a local reference.

10. Advantages of Point Source Emitters: Application Note 4/30/2012

    A Point Source Emitter is similar to a standard LED, however, its well defined circular area (usually 25μm-200μm in diameter) makes it ideal in applications involving encoders, machine vision, medical fiber, and any other application where a precise beam of light is needed. This application note provides background information on Point Source Emitters, and highlights their advantages over standard LEDs.