Axial Resolution Calculation of OCT System Illuminated by a Non-Gaussian Spectrum Source

Xian Yue; Yaliang Yang; Ying Liu; Hao Dai; Fei Xiao; Chao Geng

doi:10.3788/AOS202141.0411004

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