Optical Radiation Bioeffects TO9
Abstract
This report reviews the research investigated by the technical staff of the Optical Radiation Bioeffects Task Order (T.O. 09) during the period 27 April 2004 to 31 October 2008. The productivity of the group is evidenced by the number of projects within the Task Order, the variety of laser bioeffects topics represented by those projects, and the resulting number of written publications and oral presentations at national and international conferences. A brief overview of the results, and their implications in the field of laser bioeffects is provided for each project. The research represented here includes thresholds for damage from exposure to a broad range of laser wavelengths and exposure durations for skin, cornea, and retina in both animal and in vitro models. The primary emphasis on understanding basic mechanisms of laser-tissue interaction, and in identifying safe levels of exposure, has complemented the concurrent computational modeling of the thermal and optical consequences of laser exposure to biological tissue and cells in culture.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 2009
- Accession Number
- ADA500062
Entities
People
- Michael Denton
Organizations
- Northrop Grumman