Optical radiation hazards analysis of ultraviolet headlamps

David H. Sliney; Peder Fast; Anders Ricksand

doi:10.1364/AO.34.004912

Optical radiation hazards analysis of ultraviolet headlamps

David H. Sliney, Peder Fast, Anders Ricksand

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Abstract

The potential hazards to the eye and skin associated with the use of UV-emitting automotive headlamps are considered. Wide-scale use of high-beam, near-UV headlamps to permit viewing of fluorescence in clothes and fluorescent road markers at great distances can increase automotive safety; however, the potential hazards from exposure of persons to UV radiation must be evaluated. From the study we conclude that such headlamps can be safely designed to preclude human exposure to potentially hazardous levels of UV radiation.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	4912-4922
Number of pages	11
Journal	Applied Optics
Volume	34
Issue number	22
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1364/AO.34.004912
State	Published - 1995
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Eye
Hazards
Headlamps
Ultraviolet

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Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics

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