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Spectroscopic probe for in vivo measurement of raman signals

  • US 5,842,995 A
  • Filed: 06/28/1996
  • Issued: 12/01/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/28/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An optical probe for in vivo examination comprising:

  • (a) a probe body having an optical opening at one end thereof;

    (b) an excitation leg disposed in the probe body, said excitation leg having an optical axis;

    (c) a filter for eliminating all but a selected excitation wavelength, disposed in the excitation leg, in operable relation to the optical axis of said excitation leg;

    (d) a collection leg disposed in the probe body, said collection leg having an optical axis;

    (e) a mirror in operable relation to said optical axis of said excitation leg.

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