If the vendors are complying with known safe-power limits (sub mW laser power), ... | Hacker News

Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit

		ISL on Oct 25, 2019 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Ask HN: What are unintended consequences of new te... If the vendors are complying with known safe-power limits (sub mW laser power), it should be fine. One should primarily be concerned with laser powers that unintentionally exceed design power, or if they're ultra-fast lasers, with the peak power.

jrootabega on Oct 26, 2019 | [–]

Do those limits take into account multiple sources hitting your eye at once? Maybe with laser pulses the odds of that happening for any length of time is nil

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact