Recent content by Macdermot

Thanks, Gun! I deleted the bad posts and edited the original as you recommended. Now I have to try posting an image. Here goes: It worked! The reason I chose this particular image is that while browsing the forum I came across a couple of old threads about growing Q-switching crystals...

Ouch! How'd that "t" get in my URL? My theory is that it was those pesky Internet gremlins having fun at my expense. Netscott has it right: http://www.waynesthisandthat.com. Sorry for the confusion.

Thanks! I respect the hazards associated with high power lasers and appreciate all the valuable safety guides on this forum. The only problem I'm having with the Forum is posting images. Whether I use "Reply" or "New Thread" clicking on the Manage Attachments does not open a window that...

Opps. Right. I meant 5, 20 and 50 mw green pointers.

Hello everyone! I just joined your great forum and wanted to introduce myself. I'm and oldie (62-year old grandfather of 6) and a newbie both to the forum and almost a newbie to lasers. I'm a retired research engineer from the Air Force Rocket Propulsion Laboratory at Edwards AFB in Southern...