title: Laser physics and safety.
abstract: An overview of the development of lasers in medicine is presented. The creation of laser light and its effects on tissue are discussed. Information on clinical application and safety is also included.
mesh_terms: D002245:Carbon Dioxide; D055590:Electromagnetic Phenomena; D004869:Equipment Safety; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation*; D007834:Lasers; D055585:Physical Phenomena; D010825:Physics
chemical_list: D002245:Carbon Dioxide