Helium-Neon Laser Associated with Laserscope.

Abstract

An optical radiation special study of the Laserscope was performed on the Laserscope during August 1981. It was determined that the 2.5 mW unit posed a hazard to the unprotected eye within 10 m even for momentary viewing (0.25 s). The 0.5 mW units did not present this hazard, assuming the output does not exceed 1 mW (no 0.5 mW units were available for measurement). Intrabeam viewing of the 2.5 mW unit should not be permitted within 135 m for lengthy time periods. Intrabeam viewing with optical instruments should not be permitted within 150 m. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 19, 1981
Accession Number
ADA107695

Entities

People

  • Wesley J. Marshall

Organizations

  • United States Army Medical Command

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Detectors
  • Diffuse Reflection
  • Ecology
  • Electro-Optics
  • Hazards
  • Helium Neon Lasers
  • Laser Beams
  • Lasers
  • Night Vision
  • Nitrogen Lasers
  • Optical Instruments
  • Optics
  • Radiation
  • Radiation Protection
  • Reflection
  • Specular Reflection
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Geodesy
  • Spectroscopy.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy
  • Directed Energy - Lasers