Coagulation and ablation of biological soft tissue by quantum cascade laser with peak wavelength of 5.7 μm

Molecules such as water, proteins and lipids that are contained in biological tissue absorb mid-infrared (MIR) light, which allows such light to be used in laser surgical treatment. Esters, amides and water exhibit strong absorption bands in the 5–7 μm wavelength range, but at present there are no l...

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Main Authors: Keisuke Hashimura, Katsunori Ishii, Naota Akikusa, Tadataka Edamura, Harumasa Yoshida, Kunio Awazu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: World Scientific Publishing 2014-05-01
Series:Journal of Innovative Optical Health Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.worldscientific.com/doi/pdf/10.1142/S1793545814500291