Just came across a few HeNe lasers

[fearthebeachball]

I've been lurking for a while, but I guess its time for me to make my first post.

Recently while scavenging in some recycled electronics I came across some spectrometers and 3 HeNe lasers (two uniphase 1108P 0.95mW 632.8nm lasers and one Melles Griot .95mW 632.8nm). One appears to have the back cap broken and I havent been able to use it (i also have the power supply)

The power supply has the standard +/- red black stripped wires and I hooked it up to a 9V battery (probably pretty stupid...)


Just wondering what I have here...been looking to get into lasers for a while. I guess now is the time.

 

[hakzaw1]

Sam's Laser FAQ
its all there somewhere

Still stumped? take some pics and send them to Sam after you try on your own to find the data on them.

GL

 

[bobhaha]

If its a DC powersuply you need something around 12V 2A to power it. If you have a Wallwart I would suggest 12V 4A to power the PSU.

Again you will need to look up the exact He-Ne and powersupply and see what voltage/current it needs.

 

[lasersbee]

I've been lurking for a while, but I guess its time for me to make my first post.

Recently while scavenging in some recycled electronics I came across some spectrometers and 3 HeNe lasers (two uniphase 1108P 0.95mW 632.8nm lasers and one Melles Griot .95mW 632.8nm). One appears to have the back cap broken and I havent been able to use it (i also have the power supply)

The power supply has the standard +/- red black stripped wires and I hooked it up to a 9V battery (probably pretty stupid...)


Just wondering what I have here...been looking to get into lasers for a while. I guess now is the time.

Photos of what you have always helps....


Jerry

 

[jimdt7]

^^^^Agree

Never know what you can find in rubbish !!