Refractive Surgical Applications of Ultrashort Pulse Lasers

Ultrashort pulse lasers have attracted much interest over the past decade and still are a field of vital research. Scientists and engineers initially focused on the laser source itself, with efforts concentrating on the search for reliable pulse-forming processes and the pursuit of novel schemes for pulse amplification. With ultrafast lasers migrating from laboratory setups that require daily “Ph.D. service” to a simple turn-key tool with standalone operation by a nonlaser expert, it is now possible to explore numerous useful applications.