I asked how to split a laser beam... people said it was dangerous. Is it still dangerous even with a small laser pen?
2006-11-15 02:16:34 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
The only reason it might be dangerous is that the direction of the reflected beam is hard to control if you're just holding the splitter. The same would be true of a mirror. A small laser pen is uncomfortable if you flash someone in the eye, but the blink reflex is generally fast enough to prevent injury.
2006-11-17 06:31:05 · answer #1 · answered by Dr. R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Splitting laser light is no more dangerous than the original beam. You will need what's called a half silvered mirror. It reflects some light and lets the rest go right through.
2006-11-15 02:20:28 · answer #2 · answered by Gene 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It opens a Dimensional Portal and you can be sucked in and disappear like the people in the Bermuda Triangle.
2006-11-15 02:25:05 · answer #3 · answered by Snaglefritz 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
It can deflect and go misdirected. Your clothes will catch fire and you'll be burned alive.
2006-11-15 02:19:12 · answer #4 · answered by King of Hearts 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋