EPJ Web of Conferences (Jan 2020)

Non-linear label-free imaging through a multimode graded index optical fibre

  • Cifuentes Angel,
  • Trägårdh Johanna,
  • Pikálek Tomáš,
  • Šerý Mojmír,
  • Akimov Denis,
  • Meyer Tobias,
  • Popp Jürgen,
  • Amezcua-Correa Rodrigo,
  • Čižmár Tomáš

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1051/epjconf/202023804006
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 238
p. 04006

Abstract

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In recent years, great advances have been made in developing minimal footprint micro-endoscopes using multimode optical fibres (MMF) [1]. By employing wavefront shaping methods the seemingly random speckle pattern resulting from the guiding of coherent light through an MMF can be formed into a diffraction limited spot. This enables the implementation of multiple laser scanning techniques. In this work we show that this approach can be employed to realize label-free non-linear microscopy techniques such as coherent anti-Stokes Raman scattering (CARS) and second harmonic generation (SHG). Backscattered light makes epi-detection possible even though these processes preferably emit light in the direction of beam propagation [2].