We aim to visualize the external physical damages and distinct external phenotypic effects between mechanical and laser-assisted immobilized human spermatozoa using scanning electronic microscopy (SEM). Human spermatozoa were immobilized mechanically or with laser assistance for SEM examination and the membrane integrities were checked on both types of immobilized spermatozoa. We found evidence...

Abstract Ceramic matrix composites have high hardness, so their machining requires grinding forces that cause severe wear of the head. To investigate this problem, present study investigated cutting performance conventional (CG) and laser-assisted (LAG) SiC f /SiC ceramic using electroplated diamond heads. Firstly, a three-dimensional transient heat transfer model based on Gaussian source was d...

We report pulse-shaper-assisted phase control of a broad spectrum, aiming to synthesize nonsinusoidal waveforms. We first generate multiple-order coherent Raman sidebands by focusing two laser beams into a piece of diamond. Then we combine five sidebands into a single beam by using a prism. Our setup allows for both coarse, manual phase adjustments and fine tuning of the spectral phases. A flat...

By combining laser interference lithography and metal-assisted etching we were able to produce arrays of silicon nanowires with uniform diameters as small as 65 nm and densities exceeding 2 x 10(7) mm(-2). The wires are single crystalline, vertically aligned, arranged in a square pattern and obey strict periodicity over several cm(2). The applied technique allows for a tailoring of nanowire siz...

The purpose of this study was to evaluate potential technical advantages of the CO2 laser technology in mini-open transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) surgeries and report our preliminary clinical data on the safety and clinical outcomes. There is currently no literature discussing the recently redeveloped CO2 laser technology application for lumbar fusion. Safety and clinical outcomes...