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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 25, 2025
Filed:
Mar. 18, 2020
The Regents of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
Thomas D. Wang, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
Haijun Li, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
Xiyu Duan, San Jose, CA (US);
Gaoming Li, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
Abstract
A compact single-axis confocal endomicroscope is provided, capable of complying with 2.8 mm diameter endoscope space requirements. The single-axis confocal endomicroscope uses a folded path design achieved between a fixed mirror and a lateral plane scanning mirror thereby producing high numerical apertures that allow for diffraction-limited resolution in sub-surface scanning. The scanning mirror has a central aperture that allows for illumination beam expansion in the folded path design.