The Fotona StarWalker Laser System Family is based on the Nd:YAG (1064 nm) and frequency doubled KTP Nd:YAG (532 nm) laser technology. There is one optical cavitycontaining the Nd:YAG crystal. The frequency doubled KTP Nd:YAG wavelength is achieved by directing the Nd:YAG laser beam through a frequency doubling non-linearcrystal. The Nd:YAG laser is activated by means of the use of flashlamps. After the cavity, a red diode aiming beam is reflected onto a coaxial beam path using abeamsplitter assembly. The combined therapeutic and aiming beams are guided by articulated arm to a focusing variable spot handpiece. Optionally, the KTP Nd:YAGbeam can be guided to a 585nm dye converter handpiece, or to a 650nm dye laser converter handpiece. The dye handpieces convert the KTP 532 nm wavelength beam intoa 585 nm or a 650 nm wavelength, correspondingly.
A mains electricity (AC-powered) device assembly in which input energy (e.g., flashlamp, diode laser) is used to excite a glass/crystal rod to emit a high-power laser beam intended to cut, excise, ablate, and vaporize soft tissues in dermatological applications such as vascular/skin lesion, tattoo, and hair removal; it includes frequency doubling technology whereby the operator can select one of two energy wavelengths (1064 or 532 nm); it may include additional glass/crystal rods and pumping options to achieve additional laser wavelengths. It includes a light source, delivery/positioning device(s), and controls/foot-switch, and may be operated in continuous-wave or pulsed modes.