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    xkcd calls out people who point lasers at aircraft

    https://xkcd.com/3030
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    Company claims to have single-mode 445 nm diodes that reach 1.6 W

    There's a company called Berlin Lasers that is selling a single-mode 445 nm laser diode that they say can go up to 1.6 watts: https://berlinlasers.com/445nm-single-mode-blue-laser-diode I'm guessing it's just a mistake and that they simply put it on the wrong page, but I'm curious to see what...
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    Does anyone else prefer the "classic" hosts over the fancier ones?

    One thing I noticed is that the most popular lasers today have fancy-looking designs that resemble lightsabers and Gatling guns. However, I've always preferred the simplicity of CNI-style lasers. Although I already have the now-discontinued Spyder I Pro from Wicked Lasers — which actually looks...
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    quantum dot lasers?

    I recently became aware there is a new class of solid-state lasers based on quantum dots. From what I gather, they're supposed to have really good specs. However, there doesn't seem to be much information about them. So my questions are: 1. How energy-efficient are quantum dot lasers compared...
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    "Assassin" handheld lasers?

    Has anyone here used one of those lasers? We have a few of these lasers at work in our hardware labs. I couldn't find much information about these lasers, but they seem to be identical to the SDLaser 301 or 303 models. Although we don't have any balloons, matches or anything to test their...
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    Today's xkcd comic is about lasers!

    I saw this xkcd comic and thought about you guys!
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    200 W car-mounted laser!

    Looks like Styropyro has competition!
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    Lasers melts truck engine more than a mile away

    https://cnn.com/videos/us/2015/03/05/orig-lockheed-martin-laser-blasts-truck.cnn That must be pretty sweet divergence!
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    Interesting article: "A Blinding History of the Laser Pointer"

    https://melmagazine.com/en-us/story/a-dazzling-history-of-the-laser-pointer
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    Hong Kong student arrested for carrying laser pointers

    https://www.asiatimes.com/2019/08/article/hk-police-arrest-student-leader-with-lasers
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    Have CNI-style lasers gone out of style?

    I just realized I haven't been on this forum in over a year. Things have changed so much while I was gone! Speaking of which, one thing I noticed is that people seem to be straying away from CNI-type lasers. I remember NOVAlasers, Optotronics and Laserglow being the most highly recommended...
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    understanding topology could lead to more powerful lasers

    Saw this on my Facebook feed: https://scientificamerican.com/article/physicists-harness-twisted-mathematics-to-make-powerful-laser
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    I think we have a new contender for the "Dilda" name

    https://reddit.com/r/mildlypenis/comments/6z3gsq/this_laser_pointer_for_pets Hehe.
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    questions about "301" and "303" lasers

    I know that these lasers are pretty popular among some members. They're made by a number of different companies but typically have "301" or "303" in their name. From what I could tell, these lasers are considered crap, but many people still buy them because of their low price. The hosts also...
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    Official specs of BDR-209 diode?

    It's my understanding that the BDR-209 diodes are presently the most powerful single-mode 405 nm laser diodes available. But from what I could tell, the BDR-209 is technically the Blu-ray Disc drive marketed by Pioneer Corporation. I could barely find any official specs about the diode itself...
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    Lazerer defunct?

    I've noticed that the Lazerer website has been replaced with a message saying that their hosting account has been suspended. Did they go out of business?
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    carbon dioxide laser cutting ice

    This is literally really cool: https://youtube.com/watch?v=wamJOo4jcjA
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    Disney turns Epcot's Spaceship Earth into Death Star to promote Rogue One

    Epcot's Spaceship Earth transformed into the Death Star last night | Blogs This news is several days old, but I don't think it has been posted here yet. Anyone know how powerful that green laser is? :D
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    1 kW laser used to clean rust

    This video is making the rounds on the Internet as of late: https://youtube.com/watch?v=Q8q3DZB_l6M
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    the world's most powerful X-ray laser is about to become even more powerful

    World?s most powerful X-ray laser to get a major upgrade | Ars Technica


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