Scientists use a visible-light pulsed laser as a tool for disinfection (IMAGE)

Nagoya City University

Scientists use a visible-light pulsed laser as a tool for disinfection

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(Left) Optical absorption spectrum of a bacterial solution. (Right) Schematic diagram of the photothermal disinfection process using pulse light irradiation. The nanosecond pulse light is efficiently absorbed by the bacteria or virus, causing instantaneous heating to lethal temperatures.

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Takahiro Matsumoto from Nagoya City University

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