Laser Flashcards

1
Q

Having only one frequency?

A

Monochromatic

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2
Q

Non-divergent?

A

Collimated

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3
Q

All waves in sync?

A

Coherent.

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4
Q

What are wavelength dependent photoreceptors molecules?

A

Chromophores

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5
Q

An increase in frequency= ____ wavelength

A

Decrease

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6
Q

Longer wavelength (780-904 nm) have _____ absorbtion and ______ penetration?

A

Decreased

Increased (5 cm)

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7
Q

Shorter wavelength (600-780 nm) have _____ absorbtion and ______ penetration?

A

Increased

Decreased (1 cm)

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8
Q

Rate of energy flow?

A

Power

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9
Q

Energy density measured in?

A

J/cm^2

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10
Q

This light source has decreased intensity, is not monochromatic or coherent, and spreads.

A

LED

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11
Q

This light source has increased intensity, is kind of monochromatic, but is not coherent?

A

SLD

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12
Q

This light source is monochromatic and coherent

A

Laser

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13
Q

Which light source is for large superficial?

A

LED

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14
Q

Which light source is for superficial/deep?

A

SLD

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15
Q

Which light source is for deep ?

A

LAser

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16
Q

Power of laser

SLD

LED

A

5-500 mW

5-35

1-5

17
Q

<500 J, for therapy, enhance cellular function

A

Low level laser therapy

18
Q

> 500J, for surgery, cell destruction (thermall)

A

High level laser therapy.

19
Q

Photochemical interaction b/w photons and healthy cells around ST pathology?

A

Photobiomodulation

20
Q

What happens in photobiomodulation?

A

Light stimulated chromophores in mitochondria ^ ATP.

21
Q

What do you use before and after Laser?

A

Ice before

Heat, US, and estim after