Open AccessSm^3+-doped germanate glass channel waveguide as light source for minimally invasive photodynamic therapy surgery
Author(s) -
B.J. Chen,
Lifan Shen,
Edwin Yue-Bun Pun,
Hai Lin
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
optics express
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.394
H-Index - 271
ISSN - 1094-4087
DOI - 10.1364/oe.20.000879
Subject(s) - materials science , optics , waveguide , photodynamic therapy , fluorescence , optoelectronics , germanate , laser , excitation , doping , wavelength , chemistry , physics , organic chemistry , quantum mechanics
In Sm(3+)-doped K(+)-Na(+) ion-exchanged aluminum germanate (NMAG) glass channel waveguide, a clear and compact red amplified spontaneous emission (ASE) trace is observed under the excitation of a 488nm Ar(+) laser. 78% photons of ASE fluorescence in visible region are demonstrated to be located in 600-730nm wavelength range. High-directivity and high-brightness ASE fluorescence of Sm(3+)-doped NMAG glass channel waveguide, which matches the excitation band of most photosensitizers (PS) currently used in photodynamic therapy (PDT) or clinical trials, has promising potential application as an excitation light source for PDT treatment.