Hay there guys!just got

[Pyro]

Hay dudes.
I got given an apparently high power laser diode from my Dad.
I can't wait to start messing around with it. (responsibly of course )

I have one problem however. The diode has no documentation or model number.
I thought I should take some pictures and show them to some laser enthusiasts for help.
Which forum section should I post them to?

Thanks guys

EDIT: Added photos and a bit more data. Sorry for the bad quality.
The attached image shows side view, lens end and the rear end.

The lens appears to have a blue tint to it.
There are 4 legs on the back.
There is also a number written on the back: 0146105
I think it's power may be 0.5 Watts

 

[styropyro]

You could post them in general lasers or you could just post them in this topic if you want. Do you know what power level it is?

 

[Pyro]

Modified my post to show a pic and some more info.
I have tried googling the number written on the back but to no avail. :'(

 

[styropyro]

I'm guessing that thing is infrared, amm I right? If that is a bare diode, be extrememly careful as a tiny bit of static will kill it.

 

[Pyro]

I have no idea if it is infrared or not or if it is a bare diode. I was hoping to get some identifying tips here.

 

[styropyro]

I'm pretty sure that is infrared because it is .5W(That's a heck of a lot of power). But it looks like a bare diode with some lens in front of it. Do you know where your dad got it at or what he got it from?

 

[Pyro]

It was bought from a stall at a amateur radio convention in Germany.

 

[FokoF]

Maybe its from the deathstar WOOHOO!!! cant see anything in your pics, try uploading higher res pics. Hopefully its something better than infrared, like a crazy uknown colour, woooo