Welcome to the LPF. There is a great deal of knowledge here about all types of lasers. I hope you can learn all that you would like. Good luck with your studies in chem.
IF you had put NY in the title.... we have members there but NO crystal balls-
You need t also add that into your profile== a great member may live nearby ..AND may own a LPM ...owners will meter any laser anytime..
IF you cannot edit your title go ahead and make a second intro.. we permit that in cases like yours..
it WILL be seen then and you will get some greets and invites...IIRC there was some talk about holding a meet there _(NYLEM) and that would be great for you...At least one from NY will be at SELEM---it is mid Aug and now 6DAYS LONG!! search SELEMLaser and see the vids at ytube.
SELEM is the mack daddy of LEMs-- I went 5 times-- missed a few but trying very hard to attend SELEM 13.. (now grown to 6 days!!)
I promise you will have NO REGRETS.
PM me if you want to know more about SELEM.
but do some searches first.....