Notes:
1. To inquire or order a finished crystal, please provide the specifications as listed above. For most applications, we only need to know the following:
1) Nd-dopant concentration; 2) Sizes; 3) Surface quality; 4) Coating.
2. For special requests, please provide a detailed specification for evaluation and fabrication.
Er: YAG Applications
1. Dermatology and Aesthetics:
· Skin Resurfacing: Er:YAG lasers are used for fractional skin resurfacing to treat wrinkles, scars, and pigmentation irregularities.
· Tattoo Removal: They are effective in breaking down tattoo ink particles for tattoo removal procedures.
2. Dentistry:
· Dental Drilling: Er:YAG lasers are employed for cavity preparation, dental enamel ablation, and soft tissue procedures, offering precise and minimally invasive treatments.
· Periodontal Treatment: They can be used for gum disease treatment, pocket sterilization, and gingivectomy.
3. Medical Applications:
· Ophthalmology: Er:YAG lasers are used for procedures like cataract surgery and LASIK (Laser-Assisted in Situ Keratomileusis).
· Lithotripsy: They can be used for non-invasive fragmentation of urinary and gallbladder stones.
4. Materials Processing:
· Precision Cutting and Drilling: Er:YAG lasers can cut and drill various materials, including metals and ceramics, with high precision.
· Microfabrication: They are used for microstructuring and micromachining processes.
5. Telecommunications:
· Optical Fiber Amplifiers: Er:YAG crystals are used as gain media in optical fiber amplifiers to amplify signals in the 1.5-micron wavelength range, which is essential for long-distance telecommunications.
6. Spectroscopy:
· Infrared Spectroscopy: Er:YAG lasers are used in research and analytical instruments for spectroscopic applications, such as analyzing chemical compounds and detecting trace gases.
7. Research and Development:
· Scientific Research: Er:YAG lasers play a crucial role in various research applications, including laser physics, materials science, and quantum optics.
8. Defense and Security:
· Target Illumination: They are used for target illumination and range finding in military and defense applications.
· Countermeasures: Er:YAG lasers can be employed for countermeasure systems to disrupt or blind sensors and targeting systems.
