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Southampton Startup Develops IR Fiber

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SOUTHAMPTON, England, July 1 -- A startup incubated at the University of Southampton's SETsquared Centre is developing optical glass fibers that transmit infrared (IR) light that cannot be transmitted by conventional optical fibers.

The new company, ChG Southampton Ltd., is initially applying the IR fiber device for use in laser surgery, which it said is one of the most promising areas for the technology. Infrared radiation is readily absorbed by human tissue, making it ideal for laser surgery, it said, and a key requirement for laser surgery is an optical fiber that transmits IR light.

In collaboration with a team from King's College London, ChG Southampton is developing a laser scalpel that will destroy salivary duct stones. An optical fiber solution to salivary stone removal would reduce waiting times and health costs, the company said.

ChG was awarded a SMART grant for research and development from the UK Department of Trade and Industry. The company said it will eventually explore applications for the device such as dermatology, dentistry and ophthalmology.

For more information, visit: www.chgsouthampton.com


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infrared
Infrared (IR) refers to the region of the electromagnetic spectrum with wavelengths longer than those of visible light, but shorter than those of microwaves. The infrared spectrum spans wavelengths roughly between 700 nanometers (nm) and 1 millimeter (mm). It is divided into three main subcategories: Near-infrared (NIR): Wavelengths from approximately 700 nm to 1.4 micrometers (µm). Near-infrared light is often used in telecommunications, as well as in various imaging and sensing...
laser surgery
Laser surgery refers to a medical procedure in which a laser, or focused beam of light, is used as a precision tool to cut, vaporize, coagulate, or otherwise modify tissues for therapeutic or surgical purposes. Lasers offer several advantages in surgery, including precision, minimal invasiveness, and the ability to target specific tissues without causing extensive damage to surrounding areas. The process of laser surgery involves the following key components: Generation of laser light:...
photonics
The technology of generating and harnessing light and other forms of radiant energy whose quantum unit is the photon. The science includes light emission, transmission, deflection, amplification and detection by optical components and instruments, lasers and other light sources, fiber optics, electro-optical instrumentation, related hardware and electronics, and sophisticated systems. The range of applications of photonics extends from energy generation to detection to communications and...
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