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Caution: Beam Crossing Ahead

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Getting a laser beam from one point to another can be anything but straightforward.

Ken Barat, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

There are times when a laser beam must cross between tables or must even travel from one room to another. This presents an interesting traffic flow and safety challenge to both the laser safety officer and the laser user. Fortunately, there are several solutions, although the simplest may not be the best. For example, the simplest way to direct a beam from one optical table to another is to put a sturdy tube around it. That is a permanent solution, and it completely contains the laser beam. However, although this method is laser safe, it can be an egress hazard if it blocks a walkway,...Read full article

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