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Hey Everyone, Attached is the CLEO 2011 brochure. If anyone is interested in attending, the exhibit pass is free. CLEO is again in Baltimore MD this year. The exhibits were really good last year with Coherent, Newport, Melles Griot, CNI and many other showing off their wares. Thanks, Bill

Yeah, I know that this is a laser forum; but who doesn't love a Tesla Coil. This one is a DRSSCT and it produces streamers that extend past 24 inches. Bill

There is a free webcast hosted by Laser Focus World on 11/9 at 1:00 EDT. Their webcasts are always informative and this one will likely be interesting. Fundamentals of Photonics: Applications of High-Power Diode Lasers
 What you will learn A review of the basics of high-power diode lasers...

I saw a Todd Rundgren show this week and he had an incredible array of lasers. From what I could tell, they used 405, 445, 488, 532, 589, 635, and even combining for white. Here is a picture of a liquid sky effect from the show that was profound. The drummer is Prairie Prince from The Tubes...

Just a few pics of my Argon maintenance burn tonight. These pics are pretty close to the real color that you see when you look at 488nm. Incidentally 488nm is a beautiful wavelength. Bill

After speaking with the Wicked Lasers tech support team regarding some pitfalls in our testing of their goggles, I was able to obtain from them their spec sheet for this product. If there is someone who is a professional in these standards that can read and explain this, I think that it would be...

Hello Everyone, I'm reposting this as I just read an entire thread where some members think that they have stronger, more resilient eyes than others and don't think that they need to wear protective goggles when viewing a 1W 445 in their bedroom. One member stated that he's taken many...

This article was in Photonics Spectra two days ago. The Laser Institute of America weighs in on handheld 445nm lasers. It's really nothing new; but it confirms everything that we've been saying regarding 445nm safety; and it comes from a well respected entity (LIA). Please read it as you await...

CVI Melles Griot is giving away a very cool, well made tee shirt to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the laser. All you have to do is provide a short story about how you interact with lasers. You actually type it right into the web form. You can look at all of the stories that were submitted on...

CVI Melles Griot is giving away a very cool, well made tee shirt to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the laser. All you have to do is provide a short story about how you interact with lasers. You actually type it right into the web form. You can look at all of the stories that were submitted on...

If anyone is interested (and can take time off from the WL Arctic drama), there is a free webcast on 7/27 regarding high powered lasers in defense applications. Yes, you have to register; but it's free and completely legit (hosted by Laser Focus World). The presenter is the editor of Laser Focus...

Check out the attached link. Next time I cut myself, I'll just reach for my handy 532nm jayrob pocket mini. The Wellman Center for Photomedicine: Faculty Laboratories

Wow, Mosquitos don't stand a chance against 405nm. Check out this video. You can almost smell the last sequence. Bill YouTube - Mosquito killed by a Laser

In case anyone is interested, this is a free live LaserFocusWorld webcast sponsored by Coherent and Ophir (who both make great laser measurement products). You do have to register; but it's free. Thanks, Bill Fundamentals of Photonics: Laser Beam Characterization February 18th 2010 at...

I received my Techlasers Titan a few days ago and as you are well aware, this laser was appropriately named. It is LARGE (and bright). It makes a CNI PGL III-C look tiny. It's just under 15" in length, two inches in diameter at the head and 1 5/8 inches wide at the tail. I was initially...

This is an interesting development. Now all we need is for Jay to figure out how to put one in a tiny pocket sized host. Bill Laser Limits Shattered (photonics.com | Aug 2009 | News and Features)

Look out Johnny Depp! Laser Focus World - BAE Laser Dazzle System enlisted to stop Somali pirates

I was about to order a CNI PGL III 655 500mw from the latest group buy; and I looked at the specs and was wondering about something. I noticed that the divergence is <5 mrad and the beam diameter is 6 mm. I was wondering if this is typical for high power hand held reds. The 635's also have the...

Is anyone going to PhotonXpo/Cleo in Baltimore? It's June 2nd - June 4th. There are over 300 exhibitors including CNI, Coherent, Newport, Thorlabs and many other cool companies. I plan on going June 4th. Bill

Hello Everybody, I received my IgorT lasers today, (batch#1 US). I'm waiting for my power meter to be delivered; so this review will contain just my personal impressions. First of all, these lasers are sexy, they're sleek, they're just plain beautiful. If you've never held a Romisen host...