Role of laser-induced plasma formation in pulsed cellular microsurgery and micromanipulation

Vasan Venugopalan, Arnold Guerra, Kester Nahen, Alfred Vogel

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Abstract

The role of laser-induced plasma formation in pulsed cellular microsurgery and micromanipulation was studied. The size and shape of the laser-induced plasma, pressure of the emitted shock wave, and size and energy of the cavitation bubble formed by the expanding plasma were measured. Results showed that the laser parameters employed for many microirradiation techniques were congruent with those leading to optical breakdown in water.

Original languageEnglish
Article number078103
JournalPhysical Review Letters
Volume88
Issue number7
Pages (from-to)781031-781034
Number of pages4
ISSN0031-9007
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 18.02.2002

Research Areas and Centers

  • Academic Focus: Biomedical Engineering

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