Ultrafast laser microfabrication of distal-end optics for optical biopsy instruments
Lead Research Organisation:
Heriot-Watt University
Department Name: Sch of Engineering and Physical Science
Abstract
This is a PhD research project in physics. Using ultrafast laser inscription, the student will develop compact multifunctional micro-optic technologies for applications in advances endoscopic 'optical-biopsy' instruments. Working in collaboration with clinicians, the student will characterise the operation of the instrument and determine the success with which tissue can be classifies into normal and malignant tissue types.
Publications
Ross CA
(2020)
A Miniature Fibre-Optic Raman Probe Fabricated by Ultrafast Laser-Assisted Etching.
in Micromachines
Ross CA
(2018)
Optimisation of ultrafast laser assisted etching in fused silica.
in Optics express
Studentship Projects
| Project Reference | Relationship | Related To | Start | End | Student Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST/N504087/1 | 01/10/2015 | 30/09/2020 | |||
| 1867683 | Studentship | ST/N504087/1 | 01/10/2015 | 31/03/2019 | Calum Ross |
| Description | ACTPHAST 4R |
| Organisation | Vrije Universiteit Brussel |
| Country | Belgium |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | Disclosure of findings and research outcomes with partner with the aim of future collaboration. |
| Collaborator Contribution | ACTPHAST4R aims to support researchers who have a conceptional breakthrough and would like to realize their prototype (or some components for their prototype) with mature photonics technologies. This project is supported by the EU. ( Grant Agreement No. 825051) ACTPHAST 4R has committed the support from photonic partners up to the value of 30,000 euros to develop the the outcomes of this research project towards commercialisation. |
| Impact | None yet. |
| Start Year | 2019 |
| Title | DIRECT LASER WRITING AND CHEMICAL ETCHING AND OPTICAL DEVICES |
| Description | This invention concerns an optical device comprising a unitary substrate of optically transparent material. The unitary substrate has formed therein at least one collection lens (104a to 104f) and channel (106a to 106f), the channel (106a to 106f) for receiving an optical fibre and arranged to align the optical fibre inserted therein such that the collection lens couples light collected by the collection lens (104a to 104f) into the optical fibre. |
| IP Reference | WO2018138490 |
| Protection | Patent application published |
| Year Protection Granted | 2018 |
| Licensed | No |
| Impact | The patent facilitates the potential for future commercialization of the product with an established industrial partner. |
| Title | Miniaturised fibre-optic Raman probe for optical biopsies |
| Description | The product is a disposable fibre optic probe which has applications in Raman based optical biopsies. The probe consists of a novel system of lenses which are fabricated using ultrafast laser assisted etching. The product is in the development stage with initial ex vivo animal testing underway. |
| Type | Diagnostic Tool - Non-Imaging |
| Current Stage Of Development | Initial development |
| Year Development Stage Completed | 2019 |
| Development Status | Under active development/distribution |
| Impact | N/A |