I did the same thing with an SSY-1 but broke the tube trying to move the heavy leads. I can't find a flash tube which
will drive it to full power. I think it had some Kr in the mix. Try to find a replacement !!! I have a tube which gets a weak
lase but doesn't seem to get up to Q level...
Lasers aren't very effective. Like RC said, you need to move the spot around them but they only move
a couple feet. use qty: 2 1 x 4 x 18" Pine boards and slap them together to produce a bang....
Hint: Keep your thumbs from between the boards when in use :ROFLMAO:
Sorry -- I asked because flash tubes were mentioned in above posts. I saw those tubes you mention and they are arc lamps.
High pressure lamps blow up if flashed. (lucky I was wearing glasses) !!!!!! Thanks for looking.
I believe that your LD emits visible radiation in this portion of the spectrum. This light
can act as photons or sometimes electromagnetic waves. This is not in the portion
of Alpha, Beta or Gama areas.
HM