Table 1.
Conditions and parameters of the argon-ion laser, supercontinuum fiber laser, Nd:YAG laser, and CO2 fractional laser used when measuring laser-induced microbubble (MB) disruption.
| Laser Type | Argon Ion Laser | Supercontinuum Fiber | Nd:YAG | CO2 Fractional |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wavelength (nm) | 515 | 1064 | 532 | 10,600 |
| Mode of operation | Continuous | Pulsed | Pulsed | Pulsed |
| Energy (mJ) | n/a | n/a | 380 | 1.3 |
| Output power (mW) | 10.8 | 10.8 | n/a | n/a |
| Repetition rate | n/a | 80 MHz | 5 Hz | Single |
| Radiation repetitions (in vivo) | n/a | n/a | n/a | Seven times |
| Radiation times/repetitions (in vitro) | 60, 120, or 180 s | 60, 120, or 180 s | 60, 120, or 180 s | One, three, or seven times |
| MB dilution | Fivefold | Fivefold | Five- or tenfold | Tenfold |
| Average temperature increase (°C) | 0.7 | 1.0 | 0.86 or 0.23 | 1.1 |