Laser Flashcards
Having only one frequency?
Monochromatic
Non-divergent?
Collimated
All waves in sync?
Coherent.
What are wavelength dependent photoreceptors molecules?
Chromophores
An increase in frequency= ____ wavelength
Decrease
Longer wavelength (780-904 nm) have _____ absorbtion and ______ penetration?
Decreased
Increased (5 cm)
Shorter wavelength (600-780 nm) have _____ absorbtion and ______ penetration?
Increased
Decreased (1 cm)
Rate of energy flow?
Power
Energy density measured in?
J/cm^2
This light source has decreased intensity, is not monochromatic or coherent, and spreads.
LED
This light source has increased intensity, is kind of monochromatic, but is not coherent?
SLD
This light source is monochromatic and coherent
Laser
Which light source is for large superficial?
LED
Which light source is for superficial/deep?
SLD
Which light source is for deep ?
LAser
Power of laser
SLD
LED
5-500 mW
5-35
1-5
<500 J, for therapy, enhance cellular function
Low level laser therapy
> 500J, for surgery, cell destruction (thermall)
High level laser therapy.
Photochemical interaction b/w photons and healthy cells around ST pathology?
Photobiomodulation
What happens in photobiomodulation?
Light stimulated chromophores in mitochondria ^ ATP.
What do you use before and after Laser?
Ice before
Heat, US, and estim after