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I would say it was more like a short story... maybe a novella. :) Graphene is what I want to make from graphite oxide. The laser energy is some how used to drive the reaction just like adding heat. Thats what I am trying to figure out. I want a large enough laser array to cover more area so...

Awesome video. Thanks for the share.

I read something about this about a year ago. Thanks for the articles. This type of research is so fascinating. I believe this communication research is being heavily investigated because of the ability of a quantum computer to theoretically break any current encryption protocol. It seems...

Those wavelengths might work since they are close to the 780 nm and the higher wavelength pushes it more into the IR range. I only know that that Lightscribe was at 780 nm and 250 mW. So I would have to move the fiber laser module you recommend away from the material since it is much more...

Yes. So ideally you want a material that has a low specific heat and a high thermal conductivity. This means the material would take a lot of the internal heat from the diode to heat up (low specific heat) and transfer that heat to the surroundings quickly (high thermal conductivity). So when...

I will definitely start researching them. Eventually, I would like to cover about the size of a sheet of paper at one time. I may still buy the items I listed because they were only $50 bucks for 10 drivers, diodes, and holders, which is a cheap start and it gives me a good way to experiment...

I am very new to lasers so I wanted to get a little insight into my first build before I get started. Before I became a member, I spent a week going through this forum, other websites, and the parts I was intending on using. As the title suggests, I am very specific about the array that I want...

I'm a Noob from North Texas and came across this site while doing research. I am a chemist by education and trade but a mechanical engineer at heart. I enjoy building, fixing, and all around fabrication when life allows it. I also enjoy sports, movies, and learning about new things which is...

As you stated, the graphite/graphene would have to be in close contact but the resin would act as an insulator so heat would not dissipate through it and maybe even build up in the resin. I stated graphite/graphene because the only difference is graphene is one layer thick of graphite and there...