FiberlaseTM: a monolithic hollow waveguide

Clifford E. Morrow; Gordon Gu

doi:10.1117/12.180715

28 July 1994 Fiberlase^R: a monolithic hollow waveguide

Clifford E. Morrow, Gordon Gu

Proceedings Volume 2131, Biomedical Fiber Optic Instrumentation; (1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.180715
Event: OE/LASE '94, 1994, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Abstract

A monolithic hollow waveguide called Fiberlase ^R has been developed capable of delivering a wide range of wavelengths at very high power for surgical and industrial applications. Operational wavelengths of 3 microns through 10.6 microns have been demonstrated and core diameters of 400 microns and 1000 microns are now in production. Practical lengths of up to 3 meters with a 1000 micron core are being produced. It is expected that Fiberlase will replace the articulated arm of CO₂ lasers in the near future. Unique to Fiberlase is its monolithic substrate structure, avoiding multi-layers, simplifying the manufacturing process, maximizing the heat dissipating properties, and allowing very low manufacturing costs. Discussion includes power handling, bend performance and beam characteristics.

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Clifford E. Morrow and Gordon Gu "Fiberlase^R: a monolithic hollow waveguide", Proc. SPIE 2131, Biomedical Fiber Optic Instrumentation, (28 July 1994); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.180715

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