Tests underscore potential hazards of green laser pointers

Wednesday, March 20, 2013 - 15:00 in Physics & Chemistry

Using a low-cost apparatus designed to quickly and accurately measure the properties of handheld laser devices, researchers tested 122 laser pointers and found that nearly 90 percent of green pointers and about 44 percent of red pointers tested were out of compliance with federal safety regulations.

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