Physics A-Level
Internal imaging
What Internal imaging means in Physics A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Internal imaging
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Allows imaging of organs such as the stomach or colon, with the advantages of flexibility, smaller incisions and real-time visualisation.
Topics that use Internal imaging
- Fibre optics and endoscopy (A-level only) (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Coherent fibre bundle
- Medical imaging and endoscopy
- Objective lens
- Optical fibres
- Total internal reflection
- Critical angle and refractive index
- Non-coherent fibre bundle
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