Green Lasers – 532nm Beams Cause Dangerous High Power Green Laser Disasters
June 9th, 2010
Green lasers are remarkable tools and produce the brightest laser beam frequency to the human eye. This is because the green laser light is produced at a frequency of 532nm, that is the strongest light frequency in the visible light spectrum making the green laser visually brighter than other colors.
This makes the green beam visually spectacular and used often for laser light shows and as green laser pointers for special effects or laser astronomy applications. Although green lasers have seen huge improvements in their technology over the past few years, there are still great risks when using high powered green lasers and laser safety precautions will be necessary for low risk laser use.
Powerful green lasers are usually reserved for use in the medical, scientific, and military fields but can be easily obtained through reputable online laser retailers. The most important thing to keep in mind whenever considering a green laser is that the beam can be dangerous if used improperly and the high tech gadgets should never be used as toys.
Precision green laser crystals produced a solid state green beam, if the crystal becomes deformed or damaged the beam will split and the collimation may be ruined, dispersing your laser light. Certain hand held green laser pointers can take a beating and even be used as submergible lasers, but your average laser pen is manufactured inexpensively and often with poor quality laser diodes.
Whether considering green lasers for your own personal collection or for professional laser applications, determine what relative output power and intensity you are looking for in a green laser before you order the device. I would always suggest picking up a pair of green laser safety goggles as well if you are considering a green laser pointer over 5mw in beam power, you only have one pair of eyes and retina damage is avoidable with proper safety measures.
James is an avid green laser user and has designed various accessories and applications designed specifically for applications with high power green lasers. His choice of Green Lasers retailer is http://www.thinklasers.com
Author: Jim Bradley
Article Source: EzineArticles.com
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