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by tbenst 590 days ago
This is a well known phenomenon. It accounts for example in the flash perceived when someone inadvertently looks at an infrared class 5 laser and is blinded
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staunton 590 days ago
In standard laser classification, there are only four classes. Class 4 includes IR laser welding systems...
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tbenst 589 days ago
You’re right, I meant class 4
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thechao 590 days ago
Maybe they're only blind briefly?
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