Cooling system for laser bone ablation (IMAGE)

University of Basel

Cooling system for laser bone ablation

Caption

Compressed air and water are used to keep the cut surfaces on the bovine bone cool and clear. The laser beam itself is not visible.

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University of Basel, Catherine Weyer

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