A METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR LASER-BASED, WAVELENGTH SPECIFIC INFRARED IRRADIATION TREATMENT

摘要

A laser diode based system for direct injection of selected thermal-infra red (IR) wavelength radiation or energy into articles for a wide range of pr ocessing purposes is provided. These purposes may include heating, raising o r maintaining the temperature of articles, or stimulating a target item in a wide range of different industrial, medical, consumer, or commercial applic ations. The system is especially applicable to operations that require or be nefit from the ability to irradiate at specifically selected wavelengths or to pulse or inject the radiation. The system is particularly advantageous wh en functioning at higher speeds and in a non-contact environment with the ta rget.