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Laser Tissue Interactions: Biological Factors to Consider for Dermatology
Laser Tissue Interactions: Biological Factors to Consider for Dermatology
In 1963, Leon Goldman became the first person to report using lasers in dermatology. Goldman reported the effects of Ruby laser in the selective destruction of cutaneous pigmented structures, like black ...
Dye Lasers: Comprehensive Guide
Dye Lasers: Comprehensive Guide
Amidst the dynamic landscape of laser technology, dye lasers emerge as a beacon of innovation and adaptability. Renowned for their ability to produce a wide spectrum of light through tunable wavelengths, ...
Swept Lasers: An In-Depth Buying Guide for Technical Applications
Swept Lasers: An In-Depth Buying Guide for Technical Applications
Swept lasers represent a pivotal innovation in the realm of laser technology, distinguished by their ability to rapidly scan through a range of wavelengths. Unlike fixed-wavelength lasers, swept lasers ...
White Light Interferometry: A Comprehensive Guide
White Light Interferometry: A Comprehensive Guide
Introduction Interferometry stands as a pivotal technique in modern measurement and metrology, offering unparalleled precision in the examination of surfaces and optical phenomena. At the heart of this ...
HWG and PIR Fibers: CO2 Laser Beam Delivery Resolved
HWG and PIR Fibers: CO2 Laser Beam Delivery Resolved
Introduction In this article we will discuss the use of HWG and PIR fibers for CO2 and CO laser beam delivery. Since their invention over half a century ago, CO2 and CO lasers have attracted the attention ...
Two-Photon Microscopy and Diagnostic Applications
Two-Photon Microscopy and Diagnostic Applications
Two-photon excitation micoscopy (a.k.a. TPEF/ 2PEF) is the most common type of multiphoton fluorescence microscopy. It is a very interesting and useful technique for its ability to lock down on very ...
Laser Scar Treatment and Nonablative Techniques
Laser Scar Treatment and Nonablative Techniques
Laser based therapy of scars and wounds is a relatively new technology treatment that started in the 1980s. At first, CO2 and argon lasers were used to vaporize scar tissue and lessen the texture of the ...
Holmium Lasers: The Solid State Laser for Lithotripsy
Holmium Lasers: The Solid State Laser for Lithotripsy
Human beings have suffered from kidney stone problems since 7000 BC. Despite advances in treatment, incidence of renal stone disorder has increased over the past few decades. Lasers have been used to ...
Confocal Microscope on Smartphones: Skin Disease Diagnosis
Confocal Microscope on Smartphones: Skin Disease Diagnosis
Researchers from around the world came together to develop a low-cost smartphone confocal microscope for imaging human skin in vivo. The team’s main concern: disease diagnosis in low- and middle-income ...
Ultrafast Lasers: High Power Precision in the Blink of an Eye
Ultrafast Lasers: High Power Precision in the Blink of an Eye
Introduction to Ultrafast Lasers The ultrafast laser is a category of laser that emits ultrashort light pulses with time spans of femtoseconds or picoseconds. To put this in perspective, ultrafast lasers ...