Fiberlase^® A novel, high power, monolithic hollow waveguide for CO₂ laser beam delivery

A Monolithic Hollow Waveguide called Fiberlase^® has been developed capable of delivering a wide range of wavelengths at very high power for surgical and industrial applications. Operational wavelengths of 3 microns through 10.6 microns have been demonstrated and core diameters of 400 microns and 1000 microns are now in production. Practical lengths of up to 3 meters with a 1000 micron core are being produced. It is expected that Fiberlase will replace the articulated arm of CO₂ lasers in the near future. Unique to Fiberlase is its monolithic substrate structure, avoiding multi-layers, simplifying the manufacturing process, maximizing the heat dissipating properties, and allowing very low manufacturing costs. Discussion will include power handling, bend performance and beam characteristics.