Laser Safety [Hardcover]

Covering both underlying theory and practical applications, Laser Safety provides a unique and readily-understandable review of current laser safety. This resource explains in detail 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 full description of the recently revised system of laser classification. It elucidates the rationale for the often-complex laser emission and exposure limits given in the standard, and provides detailed guidance for using the standard to carry out quantitative laser assessments. The authors also discuss practical issues of risk assessment, safety controls, eye protection, and laser safety management.

This practical and comprehensive handbook will be useful for anyone involved in laser safety, including academic and medical researchers, laser manufacturers, and compliance officers.LASERS, LIGHT AND SAFETY
Lasers: stimulating light
Creating light
Quantifying light
The properties of laser radiation
The safety of laser technology
Safety standards

QUANTIFYING LEVELS OF LASER RADIATION
Power and energy
Irradiance and radiant exposure
Angle and intensity
Field of view-angle of acceptance
Radiance
Wavelength issues
Absorption, reflection and scattering
Measurement instruments and detectors
References

LASER RADIATION HAZARDS
Introduction
The human skin
The human eye
The concept of exposure limits (MPE)
Laser-tissue interaction
MPE evaluation and measurement concept
Injury to the skin
Skin MPE values
Injury to the eye
MPE values for the eye-also relevant to AEL values
MPE values in the ultraviolet
Retinal MPE values
MPE values in the far infrared
Multiple wavelength exposures
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