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I decided to make a graphic with the different diodes we use arranged on the visual spectrum. I've seen a few graphics like this but I thought I could make a nice looking one which could be sticky'd here on the forum as a reference. Do you guys think something like this would be useful? Suggestions/criticisms welcome.

If people want to help contribute the technical info I'll add it to the graphic.

laser_spectrum.jpg


Or like this?

laser_spectrum2.jpg
 
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Grix

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This will be useful!
You could add 640nm red DPSS


Here is the luminosity of different wavelengths:

In the dark (scotopic vision):

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In the light (photopic vision):

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When calculating luminosity on beams, not dots, rayleigh scattering must be taken into the equation. (Blue light beams are more visible then it would appear from the dots' visibility):

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EDIT: Edited the graphs for easier use
 
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Instead of "Commonly Used Visible Spectrum Laser Diodes", I would just kick out the word "Diodes" so as not to confuse people who see those DPSS wavelengths on there. Nice looking chart! It should be added to a newbs guide to lasers!
 
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Can add 635 nm and 641 nm, those are also red diodes. (though not sure if 641 is any other than c-mount package, but anyway...)
 

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If you want a chart of just laser diodes, you'll need to remove 532nm and 473nm - they're DPSS.

Speaking of DPSS, add 808nm. That one's pretty common.

Why not just make a chart of all commonly available wavelengths? Diode, DPSS, gas, etc...

-Trevor
 




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