Hello all!
Another crazy idea of mine(though I have a feeling it has been tried already)..
How about using a large lens(which I have many of in the form of large CRT projection lenses) in front of a 100w spotlight to create a laser? Basically the large lens focuses the spotlight's output down to a tiny spot(just like burning an ant with a magnifying glass). Then at the focal point place an expander lens, then a collimating lens to create a nearly 100 watt white laser beam..
I am guessing it will need glass optics and a heatsinked module.
What do you guys think? Will this work or not? Here is a quick diagram thrown together in paint..though I should have done it in a black background..
EDIT: My idea is to house this whole thing so the only light escaping the housing would be from the module's aperture.
Another crazy idea of mine(though I have a feeling it has been tried already)..
How about using a large lens(which I have many of in the form of large CRT projection lenses) in front of a 100w spotlight to create a laser? Basically the large lens focuses the spotlight's output down to a tiny spot(just like burning an ant with a magnifying glass). Then at the focal point place an expander lens, then a collimating lens to create a nearly 100 watt white laser beam..
I am guessing it will need glass optics and a heatsinked module.
What do you guys think? Will this work or not? Here is a quick diagram thrown together in paint..though I should have done it in a black background..
EDIT: My idea is to house this whole thing so the only light escaping the housing would be from the module's aperture.