Innovative plasmonic coherence tomography using nanomaterials: A Paradigm Shift in Imaging

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1 Department of Physics, North Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

2 Magneto-plasmonic Lab, Laser and Plasma Research Institute, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is a high-potential and important technique for diagnosing diseases in ophthalmology, dermatology, dentistry, and gastroenterology. OCT has the potential to recognize the morphology and configuration of living tissues. Some medical methods, such as X-rays, have side effects, and they cannot be used repeatedly for diagnosing in dermatology and ophthalmology. OCT has the potential to investigate the layers of skin and retina. Therefore, OCT has been considered for diagnosing eye, skin, and dental diseases. Some analytical methods and nanomaterials have been suggested for increasing the sensitivity and resolution of OCT. Recently, some researchers have used quantum dots and plasmonic nanomaterials to enhance the quality and sensitivity of OCT images. Therefore, in this review, the significant parameters, and the important parts of the theory for optical coherence tomography have been presented with the plasmonic properties of nanoparticles. The famous methods for preparing plasmonic nanomaterials and their role have been discussed.

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Pioneering Advances in Materials
Volume 1, Issue 1
January 2026
Pages 60-84

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