Full-Field Optical Coherence Tomography Imaging Rig
Overview
This undergraduate research position at CSU’s Wilson Laboratory focused on developing FF-OCT (Full-Field Optical Coherence Tomography) imaging systems for depth-scans of biological samples. The work involved designing custom mechanical components, performing high-precision optical alignments, and developing standardized procedures for the lab’s optical imaging research.
My role
As Undergraduate Optics Researcher, I designed and fabricated custom mechanical components to enable optical system functionality, including retrofitting outdated or incompatible technology when commercial solutions weren’t available. I performed high-precision alignments in a Linnik interferometry configuration and developed FF-OCT procedures — alignment sequences, calibration routines, and z-stack acquisition plans — while collaborating with lab members to standardize those procedures and co-author a conference paper, all backed by detailed lab records for reproducibility.
Technical details
- Custom mechanical component design and fabrication for optical systems
- High-precision optical alignments in Linnik interferometry configuration
- Development of FF-OCT procedures: alignment sequences, calibration routines, z-stack acquisition
- Retrofitting outdated or incompatible technology when commercial solutions were unavailable
- Detailed lab documentation for reproducibility and collaboration
Detailed lab documentation for reproducibility enabled continued research and collaboration within the Wilson Laboratory.
Outcome
Successfully developed standardized procedures for FF-OCT operation and contributed to a conference paper as co-author. The custom mechanical solutions and detailed documentation enabled continued research and collaboration within the Wilson Laboratory, advancing the capabilities of the optical imaging system.