Abstract
The 2.94-μm wavelength of the EnYAG laser is well suited for many interactions with biological tissue due to the high water absorption. The laser energy will be absorbed in a very small volume leading to efficient cutting and low damage to surrounding tissue. For most applications fairly low energy per pulse and high repetition rates are desirable. Consequently a 50-Hz, 5-W laser has been developed which utilizes a transfer dye and careful optimization of the laser resonator to mininimize thermal effects. The laser radiation can be readily delivered via a special zirconium fluoride fiber.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics |
| Publisher | Optica Publishing Group (formerly OSA) |
| ISBN (Print) | 1557520860 |
| Publication status | Published - 1989 |
| Event | Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics 1989 - Baltimore, MD, United States Duration: 24 Apr 1989 → 28 Apr 1989 |
Conference
| Conference | Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics 1989 |
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| Country/Territory | United States |
| City | Baltimore, MD |
| Period | 24/04/89 → 28/04/89 |