Novel fast swept source for real-time optical coherent tomography

In this paper a novel fast swept source is proposed to enable real-time optical coherent tomography operation. The joint use of an innovative electro-optic material together with a patented control algorithm enables high-speed, high resolution sweeping even with small refractive index variation inside the laser cavity. The laser compactness and ease of assembly enable a generation of portable and cost effective optical coherent tomography systems.