Finding / Building ssy-1 laser

Hey lpf, i am new here and have some questions about ssy-1 ND:yag lasers. For one what does ssy-1 stand for? also why are they hardly find able, are they old or just not manufactured anymore? or both? Also if you found a place to buy it then please do link below! Finally if i cant find one i will have to build my own. i looked at a quick image of whats inside it and its basically just a flash lamp, yag rod, reflective cap, lenses... BUT THERE ALL EXPENSIVE. please help me out here thank you much.

Hi ssyndyag, welcome to LPF! :yh:

You should complete your profile by adding your general location, so that we can help you more easily.
Also, you would probably get much more help with your questions from some members if you made a post in the "welcome" section.

You can also use the "custom search" bar located at the bottom of the page, it contains a lot of laser related info. I just typed in (ssy-1 laser) and got quite a few hits.

seems a bit HMT to me but go here: Sam's Laser FAQ - Commercial Solid State Lasers

All of this information and much, much more is but a moment away via searching here or elsewhere. Really no need for another ssy-1 yag help thread this year.

I was going to say, didn't we just have a thread about this not too long ago. The SSY-1 distinction was a particular manufacturer's model #, but somehow got used to describe all the Nd doped YAG lasers that once were used for range finding. Sam's Laser FAQs is your best resource for learning how they work, but finding one in working condition will cost you plenty. Just the nature of the beast.