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Detachable laser probe having reduced attenuation

  • US 6,104,853 A
  • Filed: 02/06/1998
  • Issued: 08/15/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/07/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A laser probe, including:

  • a waveguide to transmit a laser light;

    a metal pipe of a first shape having a dielectric thin film which is transparent at a wavelength band of said laser light be to transmitted, said dielectric thin film being coated on the inside wall of said metal pipe; and

    means for connecting said metal pipe to the leading end of said waveguide;

    wherein said metal pipe of the first shape connected to the leading end of said waveguide by said connecting means is replaced by a metal pipe of a second shape in accordance with change of a position to irradiate said laser light.

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