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Laser Surgery. Using a mixture of $\mathrm{CO}_{2}, \mathrm{N}_{2},$ and sometimes $\mathrm{He}, \mathrm{CO}_{2}$ lasers emit a wavelength of 10.6$\mu \mathrm{m} .$ At power outputs of $0.100 \mathrm{kW},$ such lasers are used for surgery. How many photons per second does a $\mathrm{CO}_{2}$ laser deliver to the tissue during its use in an operation?
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- Wavelength of the laser, \(\lambda = 10.6 \, \mu\text{m} = 10.6 \times 10^{-6} \, \text{m}\). - Power output of the laser, \(P = 0.100 \, \text{kW} = 100 \, \text{W}\). Show more…
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Using a mixture of CO2, N2, and sometimes He, CO2 lasers emit a wavelength of 10.6 mm. At power outputs of 0.100 kW, such lasers are used for surgery. How many photons per second does a CO2 laser deliver to the tissue during its use in an operation?
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