Infrared-laser delivery system based on polymer-coated hollow fibers

Authors
Matsuura, Y Shi, YW Abe, Y Yaegashi, M Takada, G Mohri, S Miyagi, M
Citation
Y. Matsuura et al., Infrared-laser delivery system based on polymer-coated hollow fibers, OPT LASER T, 33(5), 2001, pp. 279-283
Citations number
11
Categorie Soggetti
Apllied Physucs/Condensed Matter/Materiales Science","Optics & Acoustics
Journal title
OPTICS AND LASER TECHNOLOGY
ISSN journal
00303992 → ACNP
Volume
33
Issue
5
Year of publication
2001
Pages
279 - 283
Database
ISI
SICI code
0030-3992(200107)33:5<279:IDSBOP>2.0.ZU;2-J
Abstract
Infrared Er:YAG laser delivery systems based on hollow fibers with an inter nal polymer layer has been developed. The system consists of a hollow fiber as the delivery medium, a launching coupler for effective coupling between the laser beam and the fiber, and a sealed hollow-fiber tip attached at th e output end of the fiber. Fabrication process of the fiber and attachment of the delivery system is reported. (C) 2001 Published by Elsevier Science Ltd.