By: Michael Higlett, Marina Khazova, John O’Hagan Health Protection Agency, UK The development of technology has resulted in fast penetration of LEDs into a wide range of consumer products, including toys. The significant increase of optical output and expansion of the emission wavelength range, from ultraviolet to infrared, raised a concern about optical radiation safety […]
Author: Steven Glover
Steven Glover is a proud member of the LIA staff. When he is not at work he is actively involved in several charitable efforts.Assessing Audience Exposure at Laser Shows
By: Michael Higlett and John O’Hagan Health Protection Agency, UK Lasers have been used in live entertainment since the 1970s to make the overall experience more spectacular for the audience. To form visual effects, a moving high power laser beam is required, obtained by moving the laser beam by computer-controlled galvanometers. Many laser display companies […]
LIA’s Laser Safety Training
Lasers and laser-based equipment are constantly evolving as new techniques and uses are developed. The only means to keeping pace with these advances is to educate those using these tools with training, whether through initial or refresher coursework and seminars. Training is an integral tool for the safe use of lasers and laser equipment used […]
Laser Safety Completes LME Education Program
LIA has assembled a stellar roster of speakers and exhibitorsfor its first Lasers for Manufacturing Event (LME), a unique showthat will focus exclusively on laser-based production applications— and their potential for significant return on investment. Dozens of renowned experts and companies have been linedup for the first-ever LME to be held Sept. 27-28 in Schaumburg, […]
Newport Introduces Integrity™ VCS Vibration Control System
Newport Corporation, a worldwide leader in lasers and photonics solutions that Make, Manage and Measure Light®, introduces the Integrity VCS Series vibration control system designed specifically to provide an economical and stable platform for basic photonic research and development at universities, government, or corporate labs. All Integrity VCS systems include a steel honeycomb damped optical […]