Hello All,
Newbie here. Sorry for posting so quickly. I did search this forum (and others), and haven't found an answer to my question. A little background first. I built a he/ne laser in high school back in the late 70s (yes I am old), so I've been around them for a long time. Owned several low power red laser pointers. Just bought a CNI 532nm 50mw laser. I need to purchase some 532 blocking googles/glasses. From what I have read, CNI makes a good laser. What I want to know is does anyone know if there is much IR output along with the 532? My concern is that if I buy 532 blocking glasses and the laser also leaks IR, that the IR won't be block by the glasses and a reflection could harm my eye(s). Is there a simple way to check for IR output, such as using some material to block the 532 but will let any IR through? I do have a vid cam with "night shot" so it can "see" IR. I also have a night vision scope that can see IR. Can I use the piece of plastic covering from a tv remote that goes over the IR diodes? Or is there some other way to do this? I am worrying about nothing?
Thanks in advance for your help.
Newbie here. Sorry for posting so quickly. I did search this forum (and others), and haven't found an answer to my question. A little background first. I built a he/ne laser in high school back in the late 70s (yes I am old), so I've been around them for a long time. Owned several low power red laser pointers. Just bought a CNI 532nm 50mw laser. I need to purchase some 532 blocking googles/glasses. From what I have read, CNI makes a good laser. What I want to know is does anyone know if there is much IR output along with the 532? My concern is that if I buy 532 blocking glasses and the laser also leaks IR, that the IR won't be block by the glasses and a reflection could harm my eye(s). Is there a simple way to check for IR output, such as using some material to block the 532 but will let any IR through? I do have a vid cam with "night shot" so it can "see" IR. I also have a night vision scope that can see IR. Can I use the piece of plastic covering from a tv remote that goes over the IR diodes? Or is there some other way to do this? I am worrying about nothing?
Thanks in advance for your help.