The name laser is an acronym for "Light Amplicification by Stimulation Emission of Radiation".There are three basic type of lasers, the solid state, the gaseous state and the semiconductor or injection type. There are also 4 classes of laser hazards that range from cannot under normal operating conditions emit a hazardous level of optic radiation to a Class IV which can produce a hazardous direct or diffuse reflection. The primary trauma associated with lasers is thermal in nature and can cause optic burns ranging from corneal to retinal burns. The good news is that the lasers in cd players are relatively benign but can cause eye injuries with direct and repeated exposures. So in other words don't look directly at the laser.
Weird question
I'm using a Heart-modified Marantz player and my cover has been removed (don't ask-it's a kid thing).
Inside, by the CD drawer, a label with words to the effect that "the laser emits a harmful beam-avoid direct contact" can be found.
Is this something I need to worry about or is it just a caution? All I'm doing is loading a CD and moving to my easy chair. I'm not sticking my face into the player. Thoughts?
Inside, by the CD drawer, a label with words to the effect that "the laser emits a harmful beam-avoid direct contact" can be found.
Is this something I need to worry about or is it just a caution? All I'm doing is loading a CD and moving to my easy chair. I'm not sticking my face into the player. Thoughts?
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