Utah Biomedical-Physical Sciences Applications of Free Electron Lasers.
Abstract
Work is presented on the operation, beam characteristics, and biomedical-materials research and sapphire fiber development with the Stanford Mark III free Electron Laser. The MK III FEL has been operated in the wavelength range of 2 micrometers to 4 micrometers at up to 4 mJ per pulse (1-2 microsec). Irradiances as high as 800 GW/cm2 have been obtained with pulse durations as low as 350 femto seconds. Preliminary studies with sapphire fibers are underway in the 2-4 micrometer range. Preliminary studies with biological samples including gallstones, kidney stones and egg shells and in vivo soft tissue samples including albino mouse ear skin and vasculature and with semiconductor materials have been carried over a biologically important water absorption peak (approximately 2.94 micrometers) has been demonstrated.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 07, 1987
- Accession Number
- ADA181643
Entities
People
- John A. Dixon
- P. C. Taylor
- Richard C. Straight
Organizations
- University of Utah