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The word LASER is an acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. NVS offers a wide array of lasers, utilized in military, local, state and Federal and law enforcement agency operations. Lasers can be used as an aimer boresighted to a specific weapon or as a pointer/illuminator to enhance a target’s signature, making it more visible through certain night vision devices. A laser is a device that creates a narrow, intense beam of coherent light and can be pulsed or continuous. Lasers can operate in the infrared, visible and ultraviolet spectrum. Lasers in the infrared spectrum are invisible to the naked eye but are visible using certain night vision equipment. Three different classes of lasers are available from NVS. Classification of laser emissions is determined by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a part of laser product regulation to restrict use to appropriate and safe operation. Class I These laser emissions cannot emit laser radiation at known hazard levels. Class IIIa Intermediate-power laser emitters (1-5 mW) which are hazardous for intrabeam viewing. Class IIIb Class IIIb level of laser radiation emission is considered to be an acute hazard to the skin and eyes from direct radiation.