title: Laser physics and tissue interaction.
abstract: An understanding of basic laser physics and tissue interaction is required to select and utilize the appropriate laser for a given indication. Biophysical principles demonstrate how in-vivo use differs from bench-top physics. Dosimetry studies help to point out the effects of lasers.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001128:Argon; D002245:Carbon Dioxide; D004285:Dogs; D006414:Hematoporphyrin Photoradiation; D006358:Hot Temperature; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D007834:Lasers; D008099:Liver / Q000601:surgery; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery; D011789:Quantum Theory; D001743:Urinary Bladder / Q000601:surgery; D015019:Yttrium
chemical_list: D002245:Carbon Dioxide; D015019:Yttrium; D001128:Argon