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Preface | |
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Contributing Authors | |
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Elements of Laser Emission Process | |
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Introduction | |
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Components of a Laser Source | |
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Laser Amplification | |
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Beam Divergence | |
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Monochromaticity | |
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Optical Coherence Length and Time | |
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Interaction of Radiation with Atomic System | |
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Einstien Transition Coefficients | |
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Light Amplification | |
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Laser Efficiency of a Medium | |
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Laser Gain | |
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Q-Switched Laser | |
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Ruby Laser | |
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Helium-Neon Laser | |
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Lasers in Medicine | |
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Bibliography | |
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Laser-Tissue Interaction | |
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Introduction | |
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General Consideration of Laser-Tissue Interaction | |
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Overview of Laser Propagation in Tissue | |
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Models of Laser-Tissue Propagation | |
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Monte Carlo Simulation of Laser-Tissue Interaction | |
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Thermal and Mechanical Damage of Tissue | |
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Examples of Tissue Properties | |
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Summary | |
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Helpful Mathematical Relations | |
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References | |
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Laser Ophthalmology | |
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Introduction | |
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Characteristics of the Human Eye | |
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Visual Refractive Errors | |
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Laser Interaction with Eye Tissues | |
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Laser Applications in Ophthalmology--Diagnostic | |
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Laser Applications in Ophthalmology--Therapeutic | |
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Laser Applications in Ophthalmology--The Future | |
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References | |
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Laser Cardiology | |
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Laser Therapy and Diagnosis | |
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Laser Therapy | |
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Laser Diagnosis | |
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References (Part A) | |
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Some Case Studies | |
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Transmyocardial Laser Revascularization (TMLR) | |
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Laser Vasculr Anastomosis | |
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Laser Angioplasty for Cardiovascular Disease | |
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References (Part B) | |
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Laser Tomography | |
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Introduction | |
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Diffusing Light Technologies | |
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Laser Scanning Confocal Microscopy | |
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Optical Coherence Tomography | |
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Spatial Speckle Correlometry | |
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Imaging Techniques Based on Speckle Contrast Analysis | |
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References | |
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Lasers in Urology | |
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Introduction | |
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Lasers in Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia | |
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Laser Treatment of Bladder and Urethral Tumors | |
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Stricture of Urinary Tract | |
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Laser Lithotripsy | |
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Some Useful Laser Devices for Lithotripsy | |
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Other Uses | |
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References | |
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Laser Lithotripsy | |
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Introduction | |
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Surgical Management of Urinary Stones | |
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Laser Lithotripsy | |
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Summary | |
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References | |
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Laser Dermatology | |
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Introduction | |
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Basic Principles and Concepts | |
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Dermatological Applications of Lasers | |
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References | |
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Laser Dentistry | |
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Introduction | |
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The Human Tooth | |
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Laser Treatment of Hard Tooth Substance | |
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Laser Treatment of Soft Dental Tissue | |
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Lasers in Endodontics | |
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Laser Treatrment of Filling Materials | |
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References | |
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Lasers in Gynaecology | |
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Introduction | |
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Laparoscopy/Laparotomy with Lasers | |
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Hysteroscopic Procedures with Laser | |
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Colposcopy with Lasers | |
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Assisted Reproductive Technique (ART) | |
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Future Trends of Lasers in Gynaecology | |
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References | |
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Laser Safety in Medicine | |
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Introduction | |
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Classification of Laser Hazards | |
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Common Wavelengths | |
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Fiber Optics | |
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Laser Tissue Interaction | |
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Non-beam Hazards | |
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Persons Under Risks | |
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Laser Safety Elements | |
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Duties of a Laser Safety Officer | |
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Laser Safety Committee | |
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Laser Safety Training | |
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Authority for Laser Procedures | |
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Laser Safety in Different Settings | |
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Laser Safety Devices | |
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Reflections | |
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Alignment Aids | |
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Low Power Laser Safety | |
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Laser Safety Policies and Procedures | |
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Laser Incidents | |
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References | |
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Resource Material | |
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(Glossary of Terms in Lasers and Devices) | |
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Subject Index | |