Laser Safety in Specialized Applications / Ken Barat: Edited by Ken Barat

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Barat, Ken

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource (194 pages)

Place of Publication:

Melville, New York AIP Publishing 2021

Summary:

Laser Safety in Specialized Applications reviews laser applications in a wide variety of fields where lasers have a real impact and potential for hazard but safety is rarely addressed. Those working in fields including astronomy, forensics, art restoration, LIDAR, and underwater will find the book essential. This book gathers a collection of guidelines specific to each application field covering the whole range of common specialized applications, resulting in a practical laser safety manual. This important book provides: -- Essential guidance for working safely with lasers in these applications -- Highlights of laser use concerns in industries not addressed in typical laser safety training -- Discussions on the latest best practices and how to investigate laser related incidents -- Awareness of laser applications in fields ranging from underwater to outer space Laser Safety in Specialized Applications is for laser equipment operators, scientists and technicians working with lasers, and laser safety officers and consultants.

Contents:

Fundamentals of Laser Safety - Lasers in Art Conservation - Astronomy: Ground-Based Guide to Star Systems - From Apollo to Artemis: A Laser's Journey Through Space - Laser Safety in Ligo - Laser Use and Safety in Forensics - Consumer Products - Laser Safety in Educational Institutions - Laser Safety at a Trade Show/Exhibition - Fiber Optics in the Lab - Biotechnology - Lasers under the Sea - Accident Investigation: Finding Out What Happened.

Other Format:

Printed edition

ISBN:

9780735422926

9780735422933

9780735422940

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.