Estimating Power Output

I need some help estimating the current power output of my Blu Ray. I purchased it about a year and a half ago and it was reported to be a 160 mW phr.

It is able to burn a hole the size of a needle in a cd case in 15 seconds. It will start to smoke and burn the surface of white walls and my wood desk on contact, lights matches quickly and will burn any black plastic well enough to write on the surface.

It will burn thru black electrical tape quickly but only when it's under stress. I'm not able to do this for example: YouTube - 150mW red laser SLICES plastic in seconds!

You will need to get an LPM or send it to somebody that has one. A lasers burning ability depends on its focus. You could have a 100mW unit focused for burning at a given distance that burns quicker than a 600mW unit at the same distance depending on how it is focused.:beer:

The price of an LPM is now within the reach of any hobbiest who can afford a decent laser. Get one and become a contributing member.

HMike