Development of a blue light radiation dosimeter
Paper
Paper/Presentation Title | Development of a blue light radiation dosimeter |
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Presentation Type | Paper |
Authors | Turnbull, David J. (Author) and Parisi, Alfio (Author) |
Journal or Proceedings Title | 5th Annual Health and Medical Research Conference of Queensland: Program and Abstracts |
Number of Pages | 1 |
Year | 2005 |
Place of Publication | Brisbane, Queensland |
Web Address (URL) of Paper | http://www.iamevents.com.au/qh/asm/venue.html |
Conference/Event | 5th Annual Health and Medical Research Conference of Queensland |
Event Details | 5th Annual Health and Medical Research Conference of Queensland Event Date 03 to end of 04 Nov 2005 Event Location Brisbane, Queensland |
Abstract | [Purpose of study]: The adverse effects to ocular health caused by exposure to high levels of optical radiation (100 nm to 1 mm) are of great concern and can result in the severe degradation of vision capabilities. When radiation of sufficient intensity in the blue part of the electromagnetic spectrum (effectively 380 to 550 nm) reaches the retina, it is found to trigger a reaction in the eye and is characterized by the blue light hazard. This blue light photochemical injury to the human retina can result from either viewing an extremely bright light source for a short amount of time or a less bright source for a longer period of time. Excessive exposure to harmful blue light radiation is linked to the increased risk of macular degeneration in humans. Therefore, it is essential to decrease any exposure to damaging optical radiation that the population experiences. Quantification of the individual level of radiation exposure requires personal dosimetry that takes into account changes in the position and orientation of people compared to the light sources. |
Keywords | blue light radiation, dosimeter |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 510299. Atomic, molecular and optical physics not elsewhere classified |
321202. Optical technology | |
370106. Atmospheric radiation | |
Public Notes | Conference publication consists of only the abstracts of papers presented at the conference. Abstract only posted here. |
Byline Affiliations | Centre for Astronomy, Solar Radiation and Climate |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/9xqv6/development-of-a-blue-light-radiation-dosimeter
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