Is there a "safe" output range for glasses-free operation at this wavelength?
Hi guys. Pardon the noob questions. I'll be brief.
Looking for a 445-450nm pointer in a "safe" but still visible output level. Does such a laser exist? Can it be had in a host/shell that doesn't look like a cheap Chinese ink pen?
The best I've found (thanks in part to suggestions found here) is the HL450 - 100 on laserbtb. HL 405,445,450nm
This one is rated at 100mW output, but honestly I don't have enough experience with this wavelength to know if that's sufficiently low to be used (safely) in and around the home without goggles. It's my understanding that the blue/violet lasers require a bit more power to be visible in daylight and typical daytime conditions. I'd be happy with a 4.5-4.9mW pointer if I could reliably see it and the device itself looked reasonably presentable.
Am I completely off my rocker here? For the record I have read LSRFAQ's "plea for safety" thread and several others. This site is a great resource. Thanks for indulging me.
Hi guys. Pardon the noob questions. I'll be brief.
Looking for a 445-450nm pointer in a "safe" but still visible output level. Does such a laser exist? Can it be had in a host/shell that doesn't look like a cheap Chinese ink pen?
The best I've found (thanks in part to suggestions found here) is the HL450 - 100 on laserbtb. HL 405,445,450nm
This one is rated at 100mW output, but honestly I don't have enough experience with this wavelength to know if that's sufficiently low to be used (safely) in and around the home without goggles. It's my understanding that the blue/violet lasers require a bit more power to be visible in daylight and typical daytime conditions. I'd be happy with a 4.5-4.9mW pointer if I could reliably see it and the device itself looked reasonably presentable.
Am I completely off my rocker here? For the record I have read LSRFAQ's "plea for safety" thread and several others. This site is a great resource. Thanks for indulging me.