Lasers

The following FAQs have been developed by our topic editors for this category:

			Can I Safely Use a Laser Pointer?
			Laser Safety
			Optical Fiber Communication Systems and Laser Safety

The following HPS Web page also addresses this category:

New Revision of ANSI Z136.1 (Laser Safety Standards)

The following health physics questions have been answered by an expert and approved by our editors for inclusion in our "Ask the Experts" feature. Click on the question to see the answer.

Q938	–	Eye Protection and Record-Keeping for Class 3b or 4 Lasers
Q1186	–	Fiber optic amplification facility
Q1291	–	Laser training
Q1718	–	Lasers harmful to humans?
Q1975	–	Terawatt laser pulses
Q2784	–	Industrial carbon dioxide lasers
Q3989	–	Pregnant
Q4394	–	Laser surgery and pregnant
Q5786	–	Nd:YAG laser
Q6395	–	Class I laser classification
Q7276	–	DVD player