Adapting and Validating an OCT Simulation Framework for Experimental Phantoms

  • chair:Optical Technologies in Medicine
  • type:Master Thesis
  • tutor:

    M.Sc. Miriam Weiß

  • person in charge:

    B.Sc. Jakob Held

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    Motivation
    Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) has become a central ima­ging technique in biomedical research, providing non-invasive, high-resolution insights into tissue structure and function. For developing and testing new algorithms, simulated OCT data is especially valu­able: it allows controlled variation of parameters, enables the inde­pendent study of individual influencing factors, and provides reliable ground truth. We plan to extend an existing OCT simulator  so that it accurately reproduces the characteristics of our system and experimental phantoms. This will establish a direct link between simulation and experiment and create a basis for exploring advanced extensions such as OCT angiography (OCTA).

     

    Requirements:
    - Programming experience in MATLAB (or Python with scientific libraries).
    - Ability to study and adapt existing code.
    - Basic knowledge in optics and OCT principles.
    - Interest in image/signal processing and simulation.