Infrared delivery systems for Er:YAG laser

Uichi Kubo; Yuichi Hashishin; Hiroyuki Tanaka; Takayasu Mochizuki

doi:10.1117/12.56588

1 January 1992 Infrared delivery systems for Er:YAG laser

Uichi Kubo, Yuichi Hashishin, Hiroyuki Tanaka, Takayasu Mochizuki

Proceedings Volume 1591, Infrared Fiber Optics III; (1992) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.56588
Event: OE Fiber, 1991, Boston, MA, United States

Abstract

Er:YAG laser beams (2.94 micrometers ) have more strong absorbability by water than CO2 laser beams (10.6 micrometers ). Er:Yag lasers are expected as a treatment beam for water rich biotissue, we considered the application of Er:YAG lasers for medical use in the near future. When applying it for medical use, the delivery systems must be prepared. So we are investigating higher pulse power Er:YAG laser beam transmission with fluoride glass fibers, chalcogenide glass fibers, and hollow tube guides. From our experimental results, these beam delivery techniques are possible for Er:YAG lasers.

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Uichi Kubo, Yuichi Hashishin, Hiroyuki Tanaka, and Takayasu Mochizuki "Infrared delivery systems for Er:YAG laser", Proc. SPIE 1591, Infrared Fiber Optics III, (1 January 1992); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.56588

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