Solid state dye laser for medical applications

Henry R. Aldag

doi:10.1117/12.172732

1 June 1994 Solid state dye laser for medical applications

Henry R. Aldag

Proceedings Volume 2115, Visible and UV Lasers; (1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.172732
Event: OE/LASE '94, 1994, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Abstract

The development of solid state dye lasers could lead to a major breakthrough in the cost and compactness of a medical device. Advantages include: elimination of the flow system for the gain medium; ease with which to implement wavelength agility or the replacement of a degraded rod or sheet; and toxicity and flammability become a non-issue. Dye lasers have played a role in cardiology, dermatology, and urology. Of these cardiology is of interest to Palomar. The Palomar Model 3010 flashlamp-pumped dye laser medical device was used during phase 1 FDA clinical trials to break-up blood clots that cause heart attacks, a process known as coronary laser thrombolysis. It is the objective of this research and development effort to produce solid matrix lasers that will replace liquid dye lasers in these medical specialties.

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Henry R. Aldag "Solid state dye laser for medical applications", Proc. SPIE 2115, Visible and UV Lasers, (1 June 1994); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.172732

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