Galang, J.
, Restelli, A.
, Hagley, E.
and Clark, C.
(2010),
A Green Laser Pointer Hazard, Technical Note (NIST TN), National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=906138
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A Green Laser Pointer Hazard
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An inexpensive green laser pointer was found to emit 20 mW of infrared radiation during normal use. This is potentially a serious hazard that would not be noticed by most users of such pointers. We find that the problem derives from an unsafe design, and describe a simple method of testing for it using common household items.Citation
Technical Note (NIST TN) - 1668
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green laser pointer, infrared radiation, hazard
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Created August 2, 2010, Updated February 19, 2017