Table 1: Types of Laser Categorised by Emitted Light Wavelength.
Laser type | Wavelength(nm) | Absorption depth (mm) | Absorption mechanism |
---|---|---|---|
XeCl (Excimer) | 308 | 0.05 | Protein-lipids |
Nd:YAG | 1,060 | 2.0 | Protein-water |
1,320 | 1.25 | Water | |
Dye | 480 | 0.5 | Protein |
Argon | 488 | 0.5 | Protein |
Ho:YAG | 2,060 | 0.3 | Water |
HO:YAG = holmium yttrium aluminium garnet; Nd:YAG = neodymium-doped yttrium aluminium garnet; XeCl = xenon chloride.