Feb 19, 2011 #1 S sampurn 0 Joined Feb 7, 2011 Messages 21 Points 1 Do these lasers emit a dangerous amount of IR? Are glasses that only block 532nm sufficient? Thanks
Feb 19, 2011 #2 Sinuhesieda 0 Joined Jan 27, 2011 Messages 63 Points 0 The green pen pointers to have a IR filter IR filter Coatings block >96% of all IR Click to expand... Optotronics The glases blocks 532nm and 473nm These are high recommended for use when working with lasers of >5mW output power to prevent eye damage. Blocks both 473nm and 532nm wavelengths. Includes protective storage pouch. Rated OD +4.00 @ 473nm Rated OD +2.75 @ 532nm Click to expand... Optotronics Wear glases and don't shine it to anyones face - then it's safe as it can be. :yh:
The green pen pointers to have a IR filter IR filter Coatings block >96% of all IR Click to expand... Optotronics The glases blocks 532nm and 473nm These are high recommended for use when working with lasers of >5mW output power to prevent eye damage. Blocks both 473nm and 532nm wavelengths. Includes protective storage pouch. Rated OD +4.00 @ 473nm Rated OD +2.75 @ 532nm Click to expand... Optotronics Wear glases and don't shine it to anyones face - then it's safe as it can be. :yh:
Feb 19, 2011 #3 Dave91 0 Joined Sep 20, 2010 Messages 34 Points 8 Optotronics is a quality brand. They have good IR filters in their lasers so no, almost no IR gets through.
Optotronics is a quality brand. They have good IR filters in their lasers so no, almost no IR gets through.