btstarcher
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I've been interested in lasers since I saw Real Genius at the theater. Back then it was more of a casual interest; later on, in high school, it grew into something more. That's when I assembled my first laser, a simple He-Ne laser; I think I purchased the parts from Meridith Instruments or Information Unlimited. Back then, semiconductor lasers were only an idea. Later on, I remember seeing laser pointers at retail stores, and I was a bit surprised; I never thought they would catch on like they did. Of course I bought one to torment my roommate's dog and his girlfriend's cat. Good times. Over the years, efficiency and power output has increased; I never thought we could achieve these kinds of power levels from a simple little diode. So now I'm looking for one. I'd like to build my own 7W laser pointer, either from a kit or preferably from various parts. I have lots of reading to do, but I've always found forums like this to be the best sources of information.
Oh, yeah, I'm Ben, and I live in Arkansas. I don't really fit in here.
Oh, yeah, I'm Ben, and I live in Arkansas. I don't really fit in here.