PMID: 6412624Aug 1, 1983Paper

How lasers work

AORN Journal
S E Huether

Abstract

The thermal energy of the laser light beam allows simultaneous cutting, coagulation of vessels, and sterilization. The beam is produced by inducing a "population inversion" of excited atoms in a lasing medium. This stimulated emission of light is then amplified to create the lasing effect. Each type of laser causes a different tissue response consistent with its wavelength, energy fluence, and tissue absorption properties.

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Jan 1, 1986·AORN Journal·M H Giangiordano, D R Dioron
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Aug 1, 1992·Journal of Clinical Laser Medicine & Surgery·W P KelseyE F Stormberg
Jan 1, 1997·Journal of Clinical Laser Medicine & Surgery·T C Aw, J I Nicholls

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