Advances in solid state laser technology for space and medical applicationsRecent developments in laser technology and their potential for medical applications are discussed. Gas discharge lasers, dye lasers, excimer lasers, Nd:YAG lasers, HF and DF lasers, and other commonly used lasers are briefly addressed. Emerging laser technology is examined, including diode-pumped lasers and other solid state lasers.
Document ID
19930066508
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Byvik, C. E. (NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Buoncristiani, A. M. (NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 16, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1988
Subject Category
Lasers And Masers
Meeting Information
Meeting: SPIE, O-E/LASE ''88 - Symposium on Optoelectronics and Laser Applications in Science and Engineering