The class assigned to a laser is only part of the picture when deciding how it should be used safely, as Karl Schulmeister reports. In Europe, as well as many countries elsewhere, every product that ...

Bans on the sale of laser pointers in Europe could soon be lifted after a landmark court case in the UK that ruled that US class IIIA laser pointers are safe. The case was an appeal against an earlier ...

The word laser is an acronym for Light Amplification by the Stimulated Emission of Radiation. The ‘light’ produced by a laser, a form of non-ionising optical radiation, has a unique combination of ...

The Laser Safety Manual serves as the central resource for all laser users on campus, outlining the policies, procedures, and best practices required to ensure safe operation of Class 3B and Class 4 ...