Strange red dot from a 650 nm

[photovoltaic]

I apologize if this has been asked before, I tried my best with the search feature.

Anyways, I got a red laser from DX today and it has an interesting spot...
Any ideas what causes this?

 

[Livinloud]

Re: Strange red dot from a 650 nm (large picture)

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[LtKernelPanic]

That's perfectly normal for the LPC diodes. There are some reds that lack the "wings" but off hand I don't recall which.

 

[Livinloud]

yeah i see nothing wrong with it either. most red diodes produce a "line" and not a dot. its just the type of diode it is so dont worry. plus your camera doesnt do a good job of picking up the dot/line. I hope you are using safety glasses when viewing this dot, if not wish your eyes good luck

 

[photovoltaic]

That's perfectly normal for the LPC diodes. There are some reds that lack the "wings" but off hand I don't recall which.

Good to know, kind of a neat effect actually.

 

[Livinloud]

That's perfectly normal for the LPC diodes. There are some reds that lack the "wings" but off hand I don't recall which.

https://sites.google.com/site/dtrlpf/home/diodes/3-8mm-650nm-300mw-diode
lacks wings i totally forget what diode it is though and im too tired to search right now