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Computed profiles of equilibrium elastic moduli in cartilage samples irradiated with 8 W of laser power (λ=1.32 μm, spot diameter 4.8 mm) for (1) 8 seconds and (2) 12 seconds (a). Averaged surface temperature profiles measured at the end of laser irradiation are shown for reference (b).