Apparatus for Obtaining Information For A Structure Using Spectrally-Encoded Endoscopy Techniques and Methods for Producing One or More Optical Arrangements

摘要

Exemplary apparatus for obtaining information for a structure can be provided. For example, the exemplary apparatus can include at least one first optical fiber arrangement which is configured to transceive at least one first electro-magnetic radiation, and can include at least one fiber. The exemplary apparatus can also include at least one second focusing arrangement in optical communication with the optical fiber arrangement. The second arrangement can include a ball lens, and be configured to focus and provide there through the first electro-magnetic radiation to generate focused electro-magnetic radiation. Further, the exemplary apparatus can include at least at least one dispersive third arrangement which can receive a particular radiation (e.g., the first and/or focused electro-magnetic radiation(s), and forward a dispersed radiation thereof to at least one section of the structure. An end of the fiber(s) can be directly connected to the second focusing arrangement and/or the third arrangement(s).