Evaluation Of Optical Properties And Laser Effects On Arterial Tissue Using A Microlens Tipped Optical Fiber

A laser melting technique was used to obtain bulb microlens tipped optical fibers. These fibers, along with flat polished optical fibers, were characterized by photometric methods. The effect on arterial tissue produced by the use of these fibers was evaluated in air.

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