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Multimodal Imaging and Spectroscopy Fiber-bundle Microendoscopy Platform for Non-invasive, In Vivo Tissue Analysis
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2016
The assembly and use of a multimodal microendoscope is described which can co-register superficial tissue image data with tissue physiological parameters including hemoglobin concentration, melanin concentration, and oxygen saturation. This technique can be useful for evaluating tissue structure and perfusion, and can be optimized for individual needs of the investigator.
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Multimodal Optical Imaging Platform for Studying Cellular Metabolism
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2025
Utilizing a multimodal platform combining label-free optical imaging modalities, we have developed a protocol for visualizing and quantifying cellular dynamics and metabolism. Through imaging via multiphoton fluorescence, second harmonic generation, and stimulated Raman scattering microscopy, we can generate a holistic overview of the cellular and molecular environment.
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Microfluidic Dry-spinning and Characterization of Regenerated Silk Fibroin Fibers
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2017
A protocol for the microfluidic spinning and microstructure characterization of regenerated silk fibroin monofilament is presented.
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A Multimodal Wide-Field Fourier-Transform Raman Microscope
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2025
A wide-field Fourier-transform microscope, based on a compact and ultra-stable birefringent interferometer, allows the parallel acquisition of spectra for all pixels of a 2D detector. The time-domain approach enables the disentanglement of photoluminescence and Raman signals, and allows rapid Raman mapping (~5 ms/pixel) with ~1-µm spatial and 23-cm-1 spectral resolution.
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In Vivo Single-Fiber Recording of Sciatic Nerve C-Fibers in Rats
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2025
This video demonstrates a single-fiber recording of C-fiber nerve conduction in rats. An anesthetized rat is incised to expose the sciatic nerve, which provides sensory and motor supply to the lower limbs. The individual C-fibers are then exposed. Electrical stimulation is provided using stimulus electrodes implanted in the foot, and a response is recorded from a single nerve fiber.
FAQs
Light entering at different angles follows different propagation paths through the fiber core. These paths allow multiple portions of a signal to travel simultaneously, but they do not necessarily arrive at the same time. The resulting timing differences broaden transmitted pulses, which can reduce usable bandwidth and make the fiber better suited to short-distance signaling than long-distance, high-bandwidth transmission.
Modal dispersion is the timing spread created when separate modes reach the output at different times. As this spread increases, neighboring signal pulses become harder to distinguish, limiting bandwidth. This is a central difference from single-mode fiber, where restricting propagation to one mode avoids this particular source of broadening. The comparison helps explain why fiber choice depends on distance and signal requirements.
A relatively large core provides a practical optical pathway for delivering illumination and collecting returning light within a compact probe. In bioengineering, this arrangement supports interaction with biological samples while keeping the optical interface small. The same probe architecture can support fluorescence collection, imaging, spectroscopy, or optical sensing, depending on the measurement being performed.
The fiber can be incorporated into a compact optical probe to receive fluorescence generated by a biological sample. Collected light can be analyzed as part of an optical measurement performed at the probe site. This arrangement is useful when researchers need information from a confined or minimally invasive measurement location rather than relying on a larger, open optical setup.
Optical signals gathered through these probes can provide information about tissue structure, chemical composition, and physiological activity. The output depends on whether the system is configured for biomedical imaging, spectroscopy, fluorescence collection, or optical sensing. Consequently, the same general fiber platform can support measurements emphasizing spatial features, chemical properties, or changes in biological function.
Multi-mode Fiber is especially relevant when an experiment requires light delivery or collection in a compact probe for minimally invasive measurements. Its use can support biomedical imaging, spectroscopy, fluorescence collection, and optical sensing. These applications extend from experimental studies of biological systems to diagnostic investigations focused on tissue properties or physiological activity.