Invloed van velkleur op laserpenetrasie

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Karsten, Aletta Elizabeth

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AOSIS Open Journals

Abstract

Laser applications in the medical fields are increasing. Most applications must penetrate through skin layers to reach the treatment area. In this study, a computer model is used to predict absorption in different skin phototypes. Results indicate that darker skin phototypes absorb three times more laser light at a wavelength of 632 nm than lighter skin phototypes.

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This abstract was presented at the ‘Studentesimposium in die Natuurwetenskappe 2011’, presented under the protection of the Suid- Afrikaanse Akademie vir Wetenskap en Kuns. The symposium was held at the University of South Africa on 27–28 October 2011.

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Velkleur, Laserpenetrasie, Skin colour, Laser penetration

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Karsten, A.E., 2013, ‘Invloed van velkleur op laserpenetrasie’, Suid-Afrikaanse Tydskrif vir Natuurwetenskap en Tegnologie 32(1), Art #414, 1 page. http://dx.DOI.org/ 10.4102/satnt.v32i1.414