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We have heard of a number of laser safety cases in the media recently, so exactly how safe (or dangerous) are lasers? Just recently, we heard of a parent that pointed a laser pointer in a hockey game the opposing team's goalie, then got not only ejected, but sent to jail. About once a month, we see someone arrested for pointing a laser at planes in the sky (which by the way is a Federal offense). So why all the fuss about lasers? According to data supplied by the FDA, the US Consumer Protection Agency, and Rockwell Laser Industries, there are no known cases of accidental injuries caused by Class 3A or Class 3B Laser Beams emanating from PROPERLY built and CERTIFIED laser projectors in an entertainment setting. That's not to say there has never been a case of injury due to lasers, however you may have noticed two key words above. Properly and Certified. Certified lasers are actually certified by the FDA, who patrols all lasers entering and leaving the United States. T...

Live  music shows, whether it’s a rock concert or a DJ set, are meant to be remarkable and entertaining.   There is so much that goes into putting on a concert or show to please the thousands of people in the audience.   One of the things that can make a live show that much more engaging and enjoyable are the visuals you see that goes along with the music you are listening to. Laser light shows are a key ingredient in the production of a great concert.  Laser lights have become a phenomenon among many rock, pop, hip hop and mainly electronic talent.  Laser light is practical in an entertainment setting like a concert because of the nature of laser light allows a narrow beam to be produced, which allows the use of optical scanning to draw patterns or images on walls, ceilings or other surfaces including  theatrical smoke and fog .  This light beam is also extremely visible to the naked eye, which makes the lasers so captivating.  ...