CY0484 Er:YAG (Erbium-doped Yttrium Aluminium Garnet)

Notes:

1. When requesting or ordering a finished crystal, please specify the above-listed specifications. For most applications only the following details are required:

1) Nd dopant concentration; 2) Dimensions; 3) Surface quality; 4) Coating.

2. For special requirements, please provide a detailed specification for evaluation and manufacturing.

Er:YAG Applications

1. Dermatology and Aesthetics:

- Skin Resurfacing: Er:YAG lasers are used for fractional skin resurfacing to treat wrinkles, scars and pigment irregularities.

- Tattoo Removal: They are employed to break down ink particles effectively.

2. Dentistry:

- Tooth Drilling: Er:YAG lasers are applied for cavity preparation, enamel removal and soft tissue procedures, thereby ensuring minimally invasive treatment.

- Periodontal Treatment: They can be used for the management of gum disease, sterilisation of periodontal pockets and gingivectomy.

3. Medical Applications:

- Ophthalmology: Er:YAG lasers are utilised for procedures such as cataract surgery and LASIK (Laser-Assisted in Situ Keratomileusis).

- Lithotripsy: They are employed for the non-invasive disintegration of urinary and gallbladder stones.

4. Materials Processing:

- Precision Cutting and Drilling: Er:YAG lasers can cut and drill various materials, including metals and ceramics, with high accuracy.

- Microfabrication: They are employed for microstructuring and micro machining processes.

5. Telecommunications:

- Fibre Amplifiers: Er:YAG crystals are used as the amplification medium in fibre amplifiers to boost signals in the 1.5‑micrometre wavelength region, which is important for long-distance telecommunication.

6. Spectroscopy:

- Infrared Spectroscopy: Er:YAG lasers are employed in research and analytical instruments for spectroscopic applications, for example, the analysis of chemical compounds and trace gas detection.

7. Research and Development:

- Scientific Research: Er:YAG lasers are used in various research applications, including laser physics, materials science and quantum optics.

8. Defence and Security:

- Target Illumination: They are used for target illumination and range finding in military and defence applications.

- Countermeasures: Er:YAG lasers may be used for countermeasures to disrupt or blind sensors and targeting systems.