Task Order Final Report for the Period 20 January 2003 to 19 January 2005 (Northrop Grumman)
Abstract
The goal of the reviewed research is to determine the effect of laser radiation on human tissues. The analysis includes quantification of cellular and tissue parameters, response to laser irradiation and modeling of the laser-tissue interaction. The research encompassed photoacoustic, photothermal, cellular insult, photochemical and photomechanical processes and their effect on in vitro and in vivo models. Understanding laser tissue interaction is the first step toward optimizing military application of laser radiation. The research review emphasizes the Occupational and Environmental Health of laser tissue interaction, with experiments and modeling efforts which result in suggestions to the laser safety community where safety standards either do not exist, or where deficiencies in biological data has made the criteria for setting standards ambiguous. The laboratory offers extensive laser facilities and support equipment for in depth analysis of laser tissue interaction.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 2005
- Accession Number
- ADA435365
Entities
People
- Michael Denton
Organizations
- Northrop Grumman