Blueberryfucmuffin
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I recently looked into buying a 1W-2W laser online, all of them exceeded $200+. While I was looking around, I came across a random thread on a random forum where a guy was essentially saying that you can piece together a significantly powerful laser, piece by piece for under $50-$80 bucks. So I went looking around for laser parts and pieces and he was right. Of all the parts I looked at, not one piece exceeded $15-$20 bucks.
The problem is, I know jack about lasers with regard to putting them together and what components are needed etc. I tried looking around online for a "how to build a laser" tutorial, but ended up getting instructions and schematics intended for an Optics Engineer or a Optical Physicist.
If I wish to start learning how to build my own, so I don't have to shell out hundreds of dollars, or rely on others (their mood, their workmanship etc) to build one for me, how do I start? Are there any books on the subject that don't require an Optical and Electrical Engineering degree to comprehend? Any videos that can explain it to a layman?
I'm a newbie here, so in advance I appreciate any direction and advice you can give.
The problem is, I know jack about lasers with regard to putting them together and what components are needed etc. I tried looking around online for a "how to build a laser" tutorial, but ended up getting instructions and schematics intended for an Optics Engineer or a Optical Physicist.
If I wish to start learning how to build my own, so I don't have to shell out hundreds of dollars, or rely on others (their mood, their workmanship etc) to build one for me, how do I start? Are there any books on the subject that don't require an Optical and Electrical Engineering degree to comprehend? Any videos that can explain it to a layman?
I'm a newbie here, so in advance I appreciate any direction and advice you can give.