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From: koksvik@kvvax4.UUCP (Rolf M. Koksvik)
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Subject: Re: Re: seeking information on lasers an - (nf)
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Date: Tue, 10-Apr-84 03:43:18 EST
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Posted: Tue Apr 10 03:43:18 1984
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	>The recommended maximum direct viewing power (looking
	>down the beam) is well under ONE MILLIWATT!  (Ref.  some
	>Gov't Std.  or other)
The standard for maximum dose to the eye is 0,2 microjoules/sq.cm
in this country. That is the same as 0,2 microwatt-seconds/sq.cm.
Note that time is involved. The longer you are exposed, the greater
the damage.

Lasers are not toys.

	Rolf M. Koksvik ({decvax,philabs}!mcvax!kvport!kvvax4!koksvik)
	A/S Kongsberg Vaapenfabrikk, P.O.Box 25, N-3601 Kongsberg