Methods and apparatus for distributing laser radiation

Details Methods and apparatus for distributing laser radiation Methods and apparatus for distributing laser radiation

1992-01-14

1995-03-07

Pellegrino, Stephen C.

Surgery

Instruments

Light application

606 13, 128 6, 604 20, 607 89, A61B 1736

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053953622

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus and methods are disclosed for distributing and delivering laser radiation with substantially uniform intensity to multi-spatial locations. Laser radiation is directed into a fiber optic waveguide which homogenizes the spatial intensity of the laser beam via mode-mixing. The laser radiation is then coupled from the mode-mixing waveguide to multiple distribution fibers that are terminated at desired spatial locations, e.g., at the distal end of a surgical tool. The output from each of the multiple distribution fibers is laser radiation of substantially uniform intensity.

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