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6 September 2022
Books by HPS Members: Understanding Laser Accidents

Edited by Ken Barat, Understanding Laser Accidents contains 21 chapters that cover the full spectrum of laser accidents, including why they happen, being prepared to respond, lessons learned, near misses, a detailed review of several incidents, understanding risk assessment, fiber optics in telecommunications, accident investigation, laser light shows, and outdoor incidents. This is a worthwhile read to anyone involved or interested in laser use. Published in 2019 by CRC Press, 287 pages, available on Amazon.com.