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These documents include an introduction to lasers and laser safety and guidelines on the safety of hand-held laser pointers and laser pens.
A military laser which could boost the UK Armed Forces with greater accuracy while reducing the reliance on high-cost ammunition has reached its next milestone.
Two former Dstl researchers and inventors use their expertise to manufacture laser detection and protection systems for defence and security industries.
Impact study showing how SIN Czech Republic supported the co-operation between the Science and Technology Facilities Council and HiLASE to fund laser industrial applications.
Product safety report for Laser Party Light presenting a serious risk of damage to sight.
Guidance for safe use in medical, surgical, dental and aesthetic practices
Laser will address shortcomings regarding its handling of a malpractice incident.
You need to register to offer treatments that use intense pulsed light systems or lasers in Wales
Dstl hosts the UK's first high-powered long range laser trial to assess performance and viability.
The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory's Dr Tim Kendall is one of very few academic laser experts in the UK, with his expertise recognised internationally.
A new photonics spin-out company that provides novel laser detection and protection products for military users has been awarded funding from the UK Government.
Three contracts awarded to produce new Directed Energy Weapons advanced demonstrators for British Army vehicles and Royal Navy frigate
Vehicle operators and air traffic controllers will be protected by the legislation which could lead to a maximum jail term of 5 years for offenders.
Action being taken as a result of the Call for Evidence on the sale and use of laser pointers.
Innovative app developed that analyses laser dazzle events.
Shining or directing a laser at aircraft, road vehicles or ships could lead to a prison sentence, unlimited fine or both under new laws.
Offenders will face much tougher penalties of up to 5 years in prison, an unlimited fine or both.
A new type of laser eye protection (LEP) for pilots is being tested by the Ministry of Defence.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
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