Abstract
Background and ObjectiveLight and lasers in medical therapy have made dramatic strides since their invention five decades ago. However, the manufacture of lasers can be complex and expensive which often makes treatments limited and costly. Further, no single laser will provide the correct parameters to treat all things. Hence, laser specialists often need multiple devices to practice their specialty. A new concept is described herein that has the potential to replace many lasers and light sources with a single ‘tunable’ device.Study Design/Material and MethodsThis device amplifies spontaneous emission of radiation by capturing and retaining photons through total internal reflection, hence the acronym Total Reflection Amplification of Spontaneous Emission of Radiation, or TRASER.ResultsSpecific peaks of light can be produced in a reproducible manner with high peak powers of variable pulse durations, a large spot size, and high repetition rate.ConclusionConsidering the characteristics and parameters of Traser technology, it is possible that this one device would likely be able to replace the pulsed dye laser and many other light based systems.
Highlights
This paper will introduce a new concept in light amplification and delivery for medical, domestic, and industrial uses
Considering the characteristics and parameters of Traser technology, it is possible that this one device would likely be able to replace the pulsed dye laser and many other light based systems
Since Anderson and Parrish developed the concept of selective photothermolysis, laser surgeons have been able to match the wavelength and pulse-width to an anatomical structure, and to selectively heat this without collateral damage [1]
Summary
This paper will introduce a new concept in light amplification and delivery for medical, domestic, and industrial uses. It will define peak wavelengths, pulse-widths, pulse modes and fluence levels of spontaneous emission from multiple dyes. Laser and light sources have provided tremendously important benefits to industry, medicine and mankind. Since Anderson and Parrish developed the concept of selective photothermolysis, laser surgeons have been able to match the wavelength and pulse-width to an anatomical structure, and to selectively heat this without collateral damage [1]. A new concept is described that has the potential to replace many lasers and light sources with a single ‘tunable’ device
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