Ocular Hazard of the GaAs Laser

Abstract

The GaAs laser is used in intrusion alarm systems, secure communication links, and short distance range-finders. By use of multiple diode arrays, high average power visually covert illumination is possible for night vision and range gated systems. Each of these applications exposes human eyes to GaAs laser radiation, and thus it is necessary to determine the ocular hazard of these lasers. An experimental determination is reported of the damage threshold of ocular damage using a GaAs laser.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1972
Accession Number
AD0750350

Entities

People

  • Charles C. Carver
  • David J. Lund
  • R. B. Bedell

Organizations

  • Frankford Arsenal

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Animals
  • Cameras
  • Energy
  • Eye
  • Far Field
  • Focal Planes
  • Laboratory Animals
  • Laser Beams
  • Lasers
  • Night Vision
  • P-N Junctions
  • Peak Power
  • Power
  • Radiation
  • Semiconductors
  • Shape
  • Veins

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Optical Physics and Photonics.
  • Sensor Fusion and Tracking Systems.
  • Vision Science/Vision Psychology/Cognitive Neuroscience.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy