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Laser safety is undoubtedly incredibly important when running any optical lab. This book is a detailed guide to laser safety methods and is highly useful for people who regularly work with lasers and similar technologies. Throughout the text laser safety basics are explored as well as effective techniques to promote a culture of laser safety. A key part of this book explores varied topics that are less well covered in industry standard guides. These include ergonomics, mentoring, performance-based learning, on the job training, laser safety tools, solutions and specific guidance for laser disposal. As this book is written by experts in the field the text is extremely relevant for both the university sector and industry. The key audience for this book includes laser physicists, safety professionals, students and researchers. Key Features Provides a thorough review of laser safety basics Explains laser safety devices Includes techniques to obtain workable laser safety culture Demonstrates risk analysis approaches

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Since the production of the first laser in 1960, several new types of lasers and their technology have spread to all sectors of society. The innumerable properties of lasers are associated with some hazardous dangers to their users if safety measures are not taken. For example, due to the coherence of the laser light, the laser power density which hits the eye is high, so any tissue in focus will be heated up and very quickly destroyed. This book has answers to what, where, why and how laser safety has to be taken. The second edition has been updated with supplemental information and some new chapters have been added. The book is a must-read for physicists, safety professionals, students and researchers who deal with lasers. Reva Garg, Optica, March 2023 -- Reva Garg

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Ken Barat is the former Laser Safety Officer for Lawrence Berkeley Nat Lab and the National Ignition Facility Directorate. Presently, he is providing laser safety consulting under the title of Laser Safety Solutions. He is the author of several texts on laser safety as well as numerous articles and presentations worldwide. He was among the first group of certified Laser Safety Officers and the winner of Rockwell Laser Award.

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