damage to laser

[lola]

is there any material that may harm a laser when it is pointed to it?

 

[lazerov]

is there any material that may harm a laser when it is pointed to it?

Yes, if the beam of a high powered red or blu-ray laser (or a diode laser in general) reflects from a mirror back into the aperture, the laser will get damaged/killed almost instantly. I remember there was some thread about this.

edit: Just found it: http://laserpointerforums.com/f50/loc-reflection-damage-43622.html

 

[jaycey]

is there any material that may harm a laser when it is pointed to it?

Kryptonite

 

[lola]

thanks guys! most helpful!