AN OPTICAL-FIBER TRANSDUCER FOR SINGLE MYOFIBRIL FORCE MEASUREMENT

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作者
FEARN, LA
BARTOO, ML
MYERS, JA
POLLACK, GH
机构
[1] UNIV WASHINGTON,CTR BIOENGN,SEATTLE,WA 98195
[2] UNIV WASHINGTON,DEPT ANESTHESIOL,SEATTLE,WA 98195
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10.1109/10.245630
中图分类号
R318 [生物医学工程];
学科分类号
0831 ;
摘要
A force transducer has been developed for use in force measurement of skeletal muscle myofibrils. The transducer is suitable for measurement of passive and contractile forces in a range up to 200 mu g, with 1 mu g resolution. It is based upon the operating principle of the deflection of an optical fiber of known compliance, sensed by the differential illumination of two phototransistors. Attractive features include ease of operation and specimen mounting, high bandwidth, adaptability for different force ranges, and simple and inexpensive construction.
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页码:1127 / 1132
页数:6
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