Method for avoiding eye damage when using high-power lasers

Details Method for avoiding eye damage when using high-power lasers Method for avoiding eye damage when using high-power lasers

1994-07-11

1997-03-04

Healy, Brian

Coherent light generators

Particular operating compensation means

362109, 362111, H01S 310

Patent

active

056087462

ABSTRACT:
A method for avoiding damage to the eyes when using high-power lasers in the eye-transmissible spectral region is provided. By adding a laser or a radiation in the visible spectral region, the intensity of the radiation is increased as a function of time in the shape of a ramp from zero to higher values which lead to a conscious or reflex-type closing of the eyelids This therefore prevents the eyes from being damaged by the subsequent high-power laser beam.

REFERENCES:
patent: 5152759 (1992-10-01), Parel et al.
patent: 5321259 (1994-06-01), Morgan
International Defense Review entitled "Laser Protection for AFVs: the eyes have it" by Murray Hammick, Aug. 1991, pp. 818-821.
Wehrtechnik entitled "Militarische Laser werden augensicher" by Klaus Muller, wt Jan. 1987, pp. 55-62.
Wehrtechnik entitled "Flugabwehr durch Hochenergielaser" by Erhard Heckmann, wt Dec. 1985, pp. 77-80.
Armed Forces Journal entitled "Hand-Held Laser Weapons Are Waiting in the Wings" by Maj. Gen. Bengt Anderberg and Dr. Myron L. Wolbarsht, May 1992, pp. 60 and 61.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

Method for avoiding eye damage when using high-power lasers does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with Method for avoiding eye damage when using high-power lasers, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Method for avoiding eye damage when using high-power lasers will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-2152770