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Mic Dundee 4th April 2013 01:28

green l@ser attack
 
If you're the target recipient of a green l@ser attack, does anyone know if it can cause any short/long term damage to your eyes?

relievepilot 4th April 2013 06:09

green l@ser attack....:yuk:

homonculus 4th April 2013 19:50

Yes even short term exposure can reduce visual acuity and disable you from flying

I am not an expert, but my understanding is that although the green laser beam is more dangerous than other wavelengths, permanent damage - in effect burning of the retina - takes up to a minute, and at the ranges involved in criminals pointing lasers from the ground probably much longer if at all. All depends on the power which in turn depends on the generator and distance

So I would be far more concerned about my ability to manage the aircraft than about my sight

gingernut 4th April 2013 19:59

Never quite worked out if the inverse square law applies to lay-zzers?

G-F0RC3 18th April 2013 13:23


Never quite worked out if the inverse square law applies to lay-zzers?
It doesn't. :)

Loose rivets 18th April 2013 20:57

Of some interest,


FBI ? Illegal Use of Laser Pointers a Serious Crime


Why green in particular is dangerous.


a common green laser emits a monochromatic beam at 532nm, a wavelength that’s very close to 550nm—the wavelength to which the human eye is most sensitive.

From

Are Green Lasers More Dangerous Than Red Lasers? | Laser Classroom


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