High power laser system for biomaterials processing

The unique ability of surgical procedures with infrared lasers to prevent scarring can be applied to all kinds of tissues, not just the skin or outer layers, but also organs, other soft tissues, and bone reshaping for perfectly matching implants without tissue damage. However, the cutting speed due to the relatively low laser power is the main problem limiting full realization of these applications. Solving the cutting speed problem would enable the use of such lasers in all surgeries where scar tissue is undesirable and limits the effectiveness of recovery. The objective of the project is to develop a novel laser system with an order of magnitude higher power than present systems for high-speed biomedical processing to meet surgical needs for cutting speed – to full realize the potential of Pulsed InfraRed Laser (PIRL) technology for medical applications.

Faculty Supervisor:

Dwayne Miller

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Partner:

Light Matter Interaction Inc.

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

University of Toronto

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