CW Neodymium Ocular Damage Threshold Study. Interim Report on 1-Second Exposure Duration.

Abstract

A continuous-wave neodymium laser, operating at 1.06 micron has been incorporated into an animal exposure facility to enable the determination of the threshold for damage to ocular tissue at this wavelength for a range of exposure durations. Using Rhesus monkeys, the damage threshold has been determined for 1-second exposure duration and minimal retinal spot size. Damage was produced at exposure levels above 42 millijoules total intraocular energy (TIE). The ED50 level was 56.4 millijoules TIE. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1973
Accession Number
AD0770404

Entities

People

  • Charles T. Carver
  • David J. Lund
  • William E. Zwicker

Organizations

  • Frankford Arsenal

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Animals
  • Continuous Waves
  • Laser Safety
  • Lasers
  • Monkeys
  • Neodymium
  • Neodymium Lasers
  • Rhesus Monkeys
  • Safety

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Auditory Neuroscience/Auditory Physiology.
  • Neurotrauma and Rehabilitation Medicine.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy