Small core fiber coupled 60-W laser diode

Douglas P. Fernie; Ilkka Mannonen; Anthony L. Raven

doi:10.1117/12.208398

1 May 1995 Small core fiber coupled 60-W laser diode

Douglas P. Fernie, Ilkka Mannonen, Anthony L. Raven

Proceedings Volume 2396, Biomedical Optoelectronic Instrumentation; (1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.208398
Event: Photonics West '95, 1995, San Jose, CA, United States

Abstract

Semiconductor laser diodes are compact, efficient and reliable sources of laser light and 25 W fiber coupled systems developed by Diomed have been in clinical use for over three years. For certain applications, particularly in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia and flexible endoscopy, higher powers are desirable. In these applications the use of flexible optical fibers of no more than 600 micrometers core diameter is essential for compatibility with most commercial delivery fibers and instrumentation. A high power 60 W diode laser system for driving these small core fibers has been developed. The design requirements for medical applications are analyzed and system performance and results of use in gastroenterology and urology with small core fibers will be presented.

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Douglas P. Fernie, Ilkka Mannonen, and Anthony L. Raven "Small core fiber coupled 60-W laser diode", Proc. SPIE 2396, Biomedical Optoelectronic Instrumentation, (1 May 1995); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.208398

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