Publications [#245922] of Glenn S. Edwards

Papers Published

1. Edwards, GS; Evertson, D; Gabella, W; Grant, R; King, TL; Kozub, J; Mendenhall, M; Shen, J; Shores, R; Storms, S; Traeger, RH, Free-electron lasers: Reliability, performance, and beam delivery, IEEE Journal on Selected Topics in Quantum Electronics, vol. 2 no. 4 (December, 1996), pp. 810-816, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), ISSN 1077-260X [doi]
   (last updated on 2024/12/31)

   Abstract:
   The Vanderbilt free-electron laser (FEL) is a continuously tunable source of pulsed, mid-infrared radiation. FEL applications research has been underway for a decade. Recent experimental advances in FEL ablation of soft tissue indicate the potential for FEL-based protocols in surgery and medicine. In anticipation of these medical applications, the Vanderbilt FEL is being upgraded to meet the reliability and performance standards for a medical laser. Facilities for laser surgery have been constructed and equipped and medical delivery systems are being developed for pre-clinical and clinical research.