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Laser Technology & Equipment Flashcards

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  1. Which thermal relaxation time (TRT) formula correctly expresses the relationship between target size and cooling time?

    Answer: TRT ≈ d² / (4α), where d = target diameter and α = thermal diffusivity

    Thermal relaxation time is proportional to the square of the target's diameter and inversely proportional to thermal diffusivity, determining safe pulse duration limits.

  2. What is the function of the output coupler (partially reflective mirror) in a laser resonator?

    Answer: It allows a fraction of amplified light to exit as the laser beam while reflecting the rest back into the cavity

    The output coupler transmits a specific percentage of the circulating light out of the cavity as the usable beam while recycling the remainder for continued amplification.

  3. When comparing CW (continuous wave) and pulsed laser modes, pulsed mode is preferred for most aesthetic procedures because:

    Answer: It allows tissue to cool between pulses, reducing non-specific thermal damage

    Intervals between pulses allow the epidermis and non-target tissue to dissipate heat, confining thermal injury to the intended chromophore.

  4. Which professional organization sets the ANSI Z136 standards that govern laser safety in the United States?

    Answer: American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

    ANSI publishes the Z136 series of laser safety standards, which are widely adopted as the benchmark for safe laser use in clinical and industrial settings.

  5. A laser technician is calculating the energy density (fluence) for a treatment. If the laser delivers 5 J per pulse with a 1 cm diameter spot, what is the approximate fluence?

    Answer: ~6.4 J/cm²

    Fluence = Energy / Area = 5 J / (π × 0.25 cm²) ≈ 5 / 0.785 ≈ 6.37 J/cm², rounded to ~6.4 J/cm².

  6. Which type of laser emission mode delivers energy in a series of discrete bursts controlled by a mechanical or electro-optic shutter?

    Answer: Gated pulsed mode

    Gated pulsed mode uses a shutter to interrupt CW emission into controlled bursts, offering pulse durations in the millisecond range suitable for vascular and hair treatments.

  7. When a laser fiber tip becomes contaminated or cracked, the primary risk is:

    Answer: Uneven or divergent beam delivery causing unpredictable tissue damage

    A damaged fiber tip scatters and distorts the beam, creating hot spots or inadequate fluence that can cause burns or ineffective treatment.