High power Q-switched laser for soft tissue ablation
US7769059B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 21, 2007 |
| Grant date | Aug 3, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 21, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01S3/109
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention discloses a high power Q-switched, intracavity frequency-doubled laser for laser ablation of soft tissue. Operating a high power Q-switched laser in a frequent on-off mode is highly desirable for laser prostatectomy. Giant first pulse may occur when a Q-switched laser is switched from laser-ready mode to pulse-on mode due to sudden depletion of stored energy in the gain medium. Such a giant first pulse may cause power damage of intracavity optics. Besides, temperature shock induced by sudden onset of a high power pulse train may cause optical damage on surface coating of intracavity optics. The present invention contemplates to suppress these giant first pulses and temperature shocks through pre-lasing and ramping profile of laser parameters. Reliable and frequent on-off operation of a diode-pumped, Q-switched, frequency-doubled Nd:YAG laser is demonstrated for output power up to 100 W.
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