Computational modeling of ultrashort-pulse ablation of enamel

Richard A. London; David S. Bailey; David A. Young; W. Edward Alley; Michael D. Feit; Alexander M. Rubenchik; Joseph Neev

doi:10.1117/12.239580

7 May 1996 Computational modeling of ultrashort-pulse ablation of enamel

Richard A. London, David S. Bailey, David A. Young, W. Edward Alley, Michael D. Feit, Alexander M. Rubenchik, Joseph Neev

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Proceedings Volume 2681, Laser-Tissue Interaction VII; (1996) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.239580
Event: Photonics West '96, 1996, San Jose, CA, United States

Abstract

A computational model for the ablation of tooth enamel by ultra-short laser pulses is presented. The role of simulations using this model in designing and understanding laser drilling systems is discussed. Pulses of duration 300 fsec and intensity greater than 10¹² W/cm² are considered. Laser absorption proceeds via multi-photon initiated plasma mechanism. The hydrodynamic response is calculated with a finite difference method, using an equation of state constructed from thermodynamic functions including electronic, ion motion, and chemical binding terms. Results for the ablation efficiency are presented. An analytic model describing the ablation threshold and ablation depth is presented. Thermal coupling to the remaining tissue and long-time thermal conduction are calculated. Simulation results are compared to experimental measurements of the ablation efficiency. Desired improvements in the model are presented.

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Richard A. London, David S. Bailey, David A. Young, W. Edward Alley, Michael D. Feit, Alexander M. Rubenchik, and Joseph Neev "Computational modeling of ultrashort-pulse ablation of enamel", Proc. SPIE 2681, Laser-Tissue Interaction VII, (7 May 1996); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.239580

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