Hi, I'm Marble and I have recently just gotten interested in lasers. I've always liked them, really, but just recently have I wanted to know how they work. Eventually I want to build my very own laser! But I know pretty much nothing about them, besides them looking cool. But I'm willing to learn. I have no knowledge of electronics or optics, but I'm up for doing research to enlighten myself in these subjects. What should I read to build a good working knowledge of how lasers work, so I that might safely build one some day? If you guys could point me in the direction of some good online resources, it would be greatly appreciated! And also, can I get everything I need to build a laser (minus the diode) at a Radio Shack? If not, what must be procured elsewhere?
Well, that's all I guess...
-Marble
Well, that's all I guess...
-Marble