KrF is invisible to the human eye, so additional safety precautions are necessary when working with this laser to avoid stray beams. Gloves are needed to protect the skin from the potentially carcinogenic properties of the UV beam, and UV goggles are needed to protect the eyes. See also Argon fluoride laser Nike laser Laser Krypton difluoride Krypton Fluorine Excimer laser Excimer lamp Photolithography Excimer References External links Laser fusion energy Nike KrF Laser Facility Nikon KrF Excimer lasers Krypton Fluorine