Assessment of the risk from laser pointers

Harry Moseley; F. Mark Tulley

doi:10.1117/12.413731

31 January 2001 Assessment of the risk from laser pointers

Harry Moseley, F. Mark Tulley

Proceedings Volume 4156, Clinical Lasers and Diagnostics; (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.413731
Event: EOS/SPIE European Biomedical Optics Week, 2000, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Abstract

We have examined a number of laser pointers that have been removed form the possession of accused persons by police in Scotland. An analysis of the first 30 consecutive items has shown that 28 were Class 3B, with radiated power up to 9.3 mW. These are potentially hazardous if viewed directly. Transient exposure is unlikely to cause long-term damage but prolonged exposure may cause permanent retinal injury.

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Harry Moseley and F. Mark Tulley "Assessment of the risk from laser pointers", Proc. SPIE 4156, Clinical Lasers and Diagnostics, (31 January 2001); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.413731

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