In the US, 17% of the adult population suffers from hearing loss. However, the diagnostic tools available make diagnosing middle-ear diseases extremely challenging. WPI's CHSLT is developing a high-speed holographic system capable of shape and displacement measurements of the tympanic membrane (TM) with nanometer-scale resolution. We developed an optical head for the system with an increased spatial resolution, depth-of-field, and miniaturized geometry. The prototype was developed using advanced optical software, validated and tested on a controlled sample, and finally integrated into the high-speed holographic system for measurements on a post-mortem human TM. The prototype met all design specifications and is successfully integrated into the system for future otologic research.

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Creator

• Hurley, Peter
• Morton, Benjamin
• King, Ajay
• Grabinsky, Jessica

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-042318-132117

Advisor

• Furlong-Vazquez, Cosme

Year

• 2018

Sponsor

• Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary

Date created

• 2018-04-23

Ubicación

• Boston

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Mechanical Engineering

Rights statement

• In Copyright