SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR GENERATING DATA USING ONE OR MORE ENDOSCOPIC MICROSCOPY TECHNIQUES

摘要

Exemplary systems and methods for imaging at least one portion of a sample are provided. According to one exemplary embodiment of such systems and methods, it is possible to receive at least one first electro-magnetic radiation from the sample and at least one second electro-magnetic radiation from a reference using at least one arrangement. Such arrangement and the reference is provided in an endoscope enclosure. The image data associated with the portion is generated as a function of the first and second electro-magnetic radiations. In another exemplary embodiment, an endoscope arrangement is provided for imaging such portion of the sample. The endoscope arrangement includes at least one interf erometric arrangement configured to receive at least one electro-magnetic radiation from the sample, and situated within and at one end of an endoscope enclosure of the endoscope arrangement.