back reflections

When operating your laser solution, the light from the beam can reflect back to the optic. This is known as laser back reflection or optical return loss and can severely damage your equipment.

Each laser solution is designed to minimize this issue, but some back reflection may still occur.

Not only is this dangerous for the laser itself, but it puts your operators and employees at risk if they aren’t wearing the appropriate PPE.

To mitigate the risk to the equipment, a protection window is used to block any light from returning to the source — keeping your laser safe.