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Mid‐infrared fiber optics
Author(s) -
Fuller Terry A.
Publication year - 1986
Publication title -
lasers in surgery and medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.888
H-Index - 112
eISSN - 1096-9101
pISSN - 0196-8092
DOI - 10.1002/lsm.1900060410
Subject(s) - optical fiber , optics , absorption (acoustics) , materials science , fiber laser , fabrication , infrared , fiber , optoelectronics , physics , composite material , medicine , alternative medicine , pathology
Fiber optics for carbon dioxide laser surgery have been in developmental research for the past ten years. An up‐to‐date presentation of infrared fiber optics as they pertain to laser surgery is presented. Optical properties such as intrinsic and extrinsic electronic absorption, multiphonon absorption, and scatter mechanisms are discussed. Real‐world considerations for materials selection and fabrication techniques for both crystalline and glassy fiber optics give the reader a perspective regarding the stage of development of these devices. Data are presented indicating transmission ranges and absorption coefficients for both bulk materials and fabricated fiber optics. The conclusions are drawn based on the needs of the clinician as they relate to the degree of existing technology.