Abstract: A multi-beam interferometer, typically for use in Optical Coherence Tomography, comprising a multiple beam source, the source being arranged so as to provide, in use, a plurality of beams of light for use in the interferometer, the source comprising: a light source arranged to, in use, emit a beam of light; and a rattle plate comprising a first reflective surface and a second reflective surface facing one another, the second reflective surface being only partially reflective.

Abstract: An optical interference apparatus for carrying out Fourier domain optical coherence tomography. Multiple beams are provided and respective interferograms are recorded simultaneously for a plurality of different focal depths within a substance to be examined. Combined images are derived from the interferograms for a plurality of different focal depths, whereby a single image may be constructed with an increased depth of field. The axial spacing of the foci is calculated to take into account the Rayleigh range of the focal waist in the substance to be examined.

Abstract: A multi-beam interferometer, typically for use in Optical Coherence Tomography, comprising a multiple beam source, the source being arranged so as to provide, in use, a plurality of beams of light for use in the interferometer, the source comprising: a light source arranged to, in use, emit a beam of light; and a rattle plate comprising a first reflective surface and a second reflective surface facing one another, the second reflective surface being only partially reflective.

Abstract: An optical interference apparatus for carrying out Fourier domain optical coherence tomography including means to provide multiple beams whereby interferograms are recorded simultaneously for a plurality of different focal depths within a substance to be examined, each interferogram being provided by one of the multiple beams. Means are provided for combining images derived from said interferograms for a plurality of different focal depths, whereby a single image may be constructed with an increased depth of field. The axial spacing of the foci is calculated to take into account the Rayleigh range of the focal waist in the substance to be examined.

Abstract: A system for handling, organizing and storing floor mats includes a loading station and control center. The loading station can include a radio frequency identification device (RFID). The elevator RFID may communicate with the control center. The loading station may be connected to an elevator. The elevator may lift the mat to a primary collector conveyor. The control center may cause the mat to be moved to an organizer carousel wherein mats are stored, based on a set organization method. The control center may initiate the mats to be removed from the organizer carousel and moved to the off-going transfer conveyor, where the mats may then be rolled. The organizing and storing method of the system alleviates inefficiency of conventional handling, organizing and storing techniques.