Laser safety

Authors:A. Roy Henderson, Karl Schulmeister

Summary:Covering both underlying theory and practical applications, this handbook provides a review of laser safety. It explains the biological effects of laser radiation, particularly on the eye, and the provisions and requirements of the international laser safety standard IEC 60825-1, including a description of the system of laser classification.

Print Book, English, 2003

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Publisher: Institute of Physics, Bristol, 2003

Physical Description:xii, 459 pages : illustrations

ISBN:

9780750308595, 0750308591

OCLC Number / Unique Identifier:223779459

Subjects:

Lasers Safety measures

Lasers Sécurité Mesures

Contents:

Preface/introduction. Lasers, light, and safety. Quantifying levels of laser radiation. Laser radiation hazards. Product classification and manufacturing requirements. Beam propagation and exposure assessment. Additional laser hazards. Assessment of laser risk. Protective measures and safety controls. The management of laser safety. Index.