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A Few Questions About Goggles

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LesPaul

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Hey,
I've got my first laser coming, but I won't need goggles for that because it's only 5mW, however, I am going to make my own later on with a power around 50mW.

I just have a few question:

1. With goggles on, can you still see the beam/dot?
2. Are they necisseary if laser is being used outside?
3. What goggles should I get for a 532nm laser?

Thanks very much!
 





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1) No, you can't see the beam if the goggles are of the proper strength (OD). Yes you can see the spot.
2) No, not if pointed far away as it should be.
3) If you don't want to spend $80+ get Eagle Pair goggles from SurvivalLasers - it'l say covers 190-540nm. These goggles will protect your eyes from even direct hits.
 
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Sigurthr said:
1) No, you can't see the beam if the goggles are of the proper strength (OD). Yes you can see the spot.
2) No, not if pointed far away as it should be.
3) If you don't want to spend $80+ get Eagle Pair goggles from SurvivalLasers - it'l say covers 190-540nm. These goggles will protect your eyes from even direct hits.
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Thanks so much. That's the exact answer I wanted :)

So is this pair good? http://www.survivallaser.com/Eagle_...0nm_Laser_Safety_Goggles/p556088_3653067.aspx
 
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The oemlasersystems DBD goggles HERE may be overkill, but if you ever plan on going higher power (my second laser was a 1.3W 445nm. 3rd laser was a 20W 808nm) you may need better protection. My philosophy for eye safety is do it once do it right.

The link to the buy is in my signature if you're interested.
 
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