Lasers (Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation), which produce an intense and highly directional beam of light, are used in many teaching and research applications on RIT's campus.

Pierre Gougelman had the first glass eye factory in the United States in 1851. At first, the public thought artificial eyes actually gave their wearers new sight. If only glass eyes worked that way!

What and who is the Laser Safety Officer? The Laser Safety Officer (LSO) is the individual who has the authority and responsibility to evaluate laser hazards, monitor and enforce compliance with ...

The class assigned to a laser is only part of the picture when deciding how it should be used safely, as Karl Schulmeister reports. In Europe, as well as many countries elsewhere, every product that ...

The Laser Safety program provides individuals using lasers information on laser hazards, laser-related policies and procedures and recommendations for the safe use of lasers. Much of the information ...

Laser Safety provides guidance for individuals who work with high-power Class 3B and Class 4 lasers and laser systems that operate at wavelengths between 180 nm and 1 mm. You are not required to train ...

The Laser Safety Program provides information on laser hazards and laser-related policies, procedures and recommendations for the safe use of lasers. Most of this information is based on the American ...

LASER stands for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation, and lasers are used for a wide range of purposes. The most common places where lasers are encountered are optical mice, ...

The University’s LASER Safety Policy is based on the recommendations of ANSI Z136.1, any other pertinent standards, and in compliance with the Federal and Provincial regulations. The LASER Safety ...

Individuals are not permitted to work with lasers until they have completed the appropriate training. This includes both general laser safety training and lab-specific instruction. All laser users ...