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physics of surgical lasers

  1. T. A. Fuller PhD*

Article first published online: 12 DEC 2005

DOI: 10.1002/lsm.1900010104

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Lasers in Surgery and Medicine

Lasers in Surgery and Medicine

Volume 1, Issue 1, pages 5–14, 1980

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Fuller, T. A. (1980), physics of surgical lasers. Lasers in Surgery and Medicine, 1: 5–14. doi: 10.1002/lsm.1900010104

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  1. Laser Surgery Laboratories, Sinai Hospital of Detroit

*Laser Surgery Laboratories, Sinai Hospital of Detroit, 6767 West Outer Drive, Detroit, MI 48235

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  1. Issue published online: 12 DEC 2005
  2. Article first published online: 12 DEC 2005

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Keywords:

  • laser surgery;
  • carbon dioxide;
  • argon;
  • neodymium:YAG;
  • ruby, safety

Abstract

The fundamental physical properties of lasers are discussed. Included in this presentation is a discussion of carbon dioxide, argon, neodymium:YAG and ruby lasers. Laser optics and beam characteristics as well as Q-switching are presented. Ocular hazards of lasers and preventive measures are discussed.

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