Ultraviolet handheld laser - what is the status in 2024

[MorgothV8]

I do have Hg low pressure lamps, they work OK, I was just researching laser options, but it seems to be too early. Thanks for all you help.

 

[atomd]

Well not really too early as much as it's niche field. We had many UV lasers for decades. There's simply no financial incentive to get LDs there too.

 

[CurtisOliver]

One application I can think of for <380nm laser diodes will be for faster curing SLA printers.

 

[Doofus]

Guess I’m the only weirdo that painted the walls in their garage with glow in the dark paint and use a uv pointer to draw for fun.

 

[atomd]

Guess I’m the only weirdo that painted the walls in their garage with glow in the dark paint and use a uv pointer to draw for fun.

well for that you don't need high power nor too short wavelenths