Helium-Neon Laser Associated with Laserscope.

Marshall, Wesley J.

Helium-Neon Laser Associated with Laserscope.

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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

Author(s):

Marshall, Wesley J.

Author Organization(s):

ARMY ENVIRONMENTAL HYGIENE AGENCY ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD

Descriptive Note:

Nonionizing radiation protection special study,

Pagination:

0010

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:

Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR

Identifying Numbers

Report Number(s):

USAEHA-25-42-0339-82

Subject Terms

Joint Capability Areas:

JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning

Communities of Interest:

Biomedical

Descriptor(s):

*RADIATION PROTECTION, *LASER HAZARDS, *HELIUM NEON LASERS, TEST AND EVALUATION, REFLECTION, LASER BEAMS, EYE, RADIATION HAZARDS

Field(s)/Group(s):

Radiobiology

Keyword(s):

*Laserscope

Report Date:

1981 Aug 19