Europe is getting ready for its first unmanned visit to the surface of Mars. “On board” are the scientists of the Laser Zentrum Hannover e.V. (LZH). The group Space Technologies are currently developing a laser suitable for use in outer space for the so-called EXOMARS-MISSION. With the help of this laser, hopes are high that […]
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LIA Medical Laser Safety Officer Training
Laser Safety is the Best Medicine. Designed to give operating room personnel a basic foundation, you will gain valuable knowledge and understanding of laser biophysics, tissue interaction and laser safety in a medical environment. The course addresses laser safety protocols according to the ANSI Z136.3 Safe Use of Lasers in Health Care Facilities standard, AORN […]
Tools of the Laser Safety Trade
Controlling the Beam It falls upon the shoulders of the laser safety officer (LSO) to assess the environment in which the laser is operating. This assessment may lead to requiring the use of laser safety curtains or laser safety barriers to prevent the laser beam from escaping the area through an entryway. Laser safety curtains […]
LIA Supports LASER World of PHOTONICS CHINA
For the sixth time the International Conference on Laser Processes and Components (LPC) will take place within the framework of the trade fair LASER World of PHOTONICS CHINA 2011 (March, 15-17, 2011) in the Shanghai New International Expo Centre and is being organized again by Messe München International in cooperation with the Laser Institute of […]
2010 Lord Kelvin Award to LIA’s Fellow Jerry Dennis
On Wednesday evening, October 13, 2010, at the President’s Dinner held at the Boeing Museum of Flight in Seattle, Washington, President Jacques Regis of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) presented its most prestigious IEC award to Jerome E. (Jerry) Dennis. The Lord Kelvin Award recognizes many years of leadership significantly contributing to the IEC’s work […]