Optical Fiber Sensors Embedded in Endoscopes: Technology, Applications, and Benefits
Endoscopes have relied on optical fibers for years to deliver light and images from inside the body. But embedding sensors […]
Endoscopes have relied on optical fibers for years to deliver light and images from inside the body. But embedding sensors […]
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