Table 1. Characteristics of medical lasers.
| Laser | Wavelength (nm) | Delivery device | Depth of penetration (mm) | Coagulation effect | Cutting effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argon | 516 | Quartz fiber | 1.0–2.0 | ++ | + |
| KTP | 532 | Quartz fiber | 1.0 | ++ | + |
| Diode | 808 | Quartz fiber | 1.0 | ++ | +++ |
| Nd:YAG | 1,060 | Quartz fiber | 0.5–1.5 | +++ | + |
| Nd:YAP | 1,340 | Quartz fiber | 0.5–1.0 | ++++ | + |
| Ho:YAG | 2,100 | Quartz fiber | 0.5 | +++ | ++ |
| CO2 | 10,600 | Coupler and waveguide | 0.23 | + | +++ |
KTP, potassium titanyl phosphate; Nd:YAG, Neodymium-Yttrium, Aluminum, Garnet; Ho:YAG, Homium: Neodymium-Yttrium, Aluminum, Garnet.