Polarization-based imaging of dynamic strain-induced during holmium laser ablation

Joseph T. Walsh*, Guy Delacretaz, Thomas Asshauer

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Abstract

The strain effected by holmium laser-induced cavitation bubbles in tissue phantom (PAA gel) was studied using a birefringence-based technique. A Q-switched Nd:YAG laser was used to image the straining of the gels while CCD camera captured the radiation transmitted through the gel. The cavitation bubbles within and at the surface of the gel localized straining of the gel both upon the bubbles' expansion and collapse. During bubble expansion, slight deformation of the surface occurred; during bubble collapse, however, tensile forces induced deformation on the surface on the order of 1 mm.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)104
Number of pages1
JournalConference Proceedings - Lasers and Electro-Optics Society Annual Meeting-LEOS
Volume11
StatePublished - 1997
EventProceedings of the 1997 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, CLEO - Baltimore, MD, USA
Duration: May 18 1997May 23 1997

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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