The document discusses the uses of optical fibers in biomedical applications. It provides an overview of optical fiber components like the core, cladding, and buffer coating. It explains how total internal reflection works to transmit light through optical fibers. The document also discusses different types of optical fibers and their uses in endoscopy for applications like laparoscopes, gastroscopes, and arthroscopes. It provides diagrams of endoscope components.
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1. Cairo university
Faculty of engineering
Systems and Bio-medical Engineering
Uses of optical fibres in
Biomedical
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Prepared by :
Afafamerkhaznadar
Submitted to :
D.rMohammed Hesham
12. Eyepieces
Robotic Arm
Suction Valve
Air /Water
Valve
Channel Opening
Insertion
Tube
Bending Section
Angular Mechanism
Distal
End
Up / Down Angulation Control
Knob
Up / Down Angulation
Lock
13. Right / Left Angulation
Knob
Right /Left Angulation
Lock
Auxiliary Water Inlet
Guide Connector Section
Light
Light
Guide
Air Pipe
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