Photothermal effect

Photothermal effect

Photothermal effect is a phenomenon associated with electromagnetic radiation. It is produced by the photoexcitation of material, resulting in the production of thermal energy (heat).

It is sometimes used during treatment of blood vessel lesions, laser resurfacing, laser hair removal and laser surgery.

External links

* [http://www.iupac.org/publications/pac/2004/pdf/7606x1083.pdf Quantities, Terminology, and Symbols in Photothermal and Related Spectroscopies] Research paper from IUPAC
* [http://www.chemistry.org/portal/a/c/s/1/feature_ent.html?id=cfb0cda06e8811d7f03f6ed9fe800100 Amazing Nano Materials: Photothermal and Photoacoustic Effects]


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