Field laser hazard calculations.
The authors develop formulae for laser hazard evaluation. Beam diameter, transmitted power through an optical system, nominal ocular hazard distance, and optical density required for eye protection may be calculated. A calculator program is provided which uses experimentally determined laser parameters to return the necessary safety information.
D000388:Air; D005123:Eye / Q000528:radiation effects; D006801:Humans; D007834:Lasers / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000592:standards; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000517:prevention & control; D011834:Radiation Monitoring