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. 2013 Aug 13;4(9):1626–1635. doi: 10.1364/BOE.4.001626

Table 2. Stimulation threshold (radiant exposure) for various laser pulse durations and rates.

2.5 ms 3 ms 5 ms 8 ms 12 ms
Heart 4 @ 2.5 Hz (J/cm2) 7.8 7.5 7.2 6.3 6.4
Heart 5 @ 2.5 Hz (J/cm2) - - 8.2 7.8 7.4
Heart 6 @ 3.3 Hz (J/cm2) - - 11.4 10.1 11.8
Heart 7 @ 3.3 Hz (J/cm2) - - 10.2 9.7 10.2
Heart 7 @ 3.3 Hz (J/cm2) - 9.7 9.8 9.5 9.7