Gradient-index rods as flux concentrators with applications to laser fiber optic surgery

Daniel Feuermann; Jeffrey M. Gordon

doi:10.1117/1.1347998

Gradient-index rods as flux concentrators with applications to laser fiber optic surgery

Daniel Feuermann, Jeffrey M. Gordon

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Abstract

Gradient-index rod lenses have been developed and analyzed as imaging optical elements, but their capability as flux concentrators has not been explored. Both analytic methods and computer ray-trace simulations are used for a comprehensive evaluation of the concentration and efficiency of these rods. They appear to be well suited as concentrators for the distal end of laser fiber optic surgical units, toward improving surgical efficacy and reducing expensive laser power.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	418-425
Number of pages	8
Journal	Optical Engineering
Volume	40
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1117/1.1347998
State	Published - 1 Mar 2001

Keywords

Biomedical optics
Concentrators
Geometric optics
Gradient index
Nonimaging optics
Optical design

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
General Engineering

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