Development of a portable and low-cost OCT system for horticultural research

authored by

Miroslav Zabic, Mohamad Bsata, Akshay Solleti, Timm Landes, Hans Bethge, Dag Heinemann, Dag Heinemann

Abstract

Optical coherence tomography (OCT), a non-contact, non-destructive imaging technique, is becoming a popular tool in phytophotonics, helping to address research questions in plant biology and horticulture. However, the stationary nature of typical OCT systems compromises its non-destructive advantage since plants often need to be dissected for an analysis with a laboratory OCT system. Here we present a portable, low-cost OCT system that enables in-situ measurements of plants. We outline technical challenges encountered during the development and showcase initial measurements of different plant tissues.

Organisation(s)

Abteilung Phytophotonik
PhoenixD: Photonics, Optics, and Engineering - Innovation Across Disciplines
Phytophotonics
Phytomedicine Section
Hannover Centre for Optical Technologies (HOT)

Type

Paper

Pages

4

Publication date

12.03.2024

Publication status

Published

Peer reviewed

Yes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials, Condensed Matter Physics, Applied Mathematics, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Computer Science Applications

Electronic version(s)

https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3001407 (Access: Closed)
https://www.spiedigitallibrary.org/conference-proceedings-of-spie/12879/3001407/Development-of-a-portable-and-low-cost-OCT-system-for/10.1117/12.3001407.full (Access: Unknown)