Laser Pointer Blog – Articles on Laser Technology
Choosing the Best Laser Pointer Based on your Needs
If you're looking to buy a laser pointer, you probably have some questions. There are a lot of different output powers, beam colors, design options, safety features, and prices to consider. Choosing a suitable laser can be daunting if you're unfamiliar with handheld...
Understanding Green Laser Pointers for Canada Goose Control
We've all seen flocks of Canada geese happily grazing fresh grass, flying in a "flying-V" formation, raising little cute chicks, and merrily swimming in ponds & lakes. We've also all seen the mess that they leave in their wake. Leaving footpaths, sports fields,...
New “MONARCH” 7.5W (7,500mW) Blue Handheld Laser Released
We have been working for quite a while to develop a newer and stronger handheld blue laser. That effort has finally paid off with last week's release of the "MONARCH 7.5W Blue Laser". This unit takes the existing 5W threshold and kicks it up by 50% of power plus...
Should I Buy a 100mW or 200mW Green Laser Pointer?
If you're shopping around for a green laser pointer, you have likely seen many different designs, output powers, safety features, and components. Green lasers can range in power from <5mW up to 1,000mW in handheld form. How do you know the right power level for...
Price Drop on Two of the Most Popular Handheld Lasers
The laser community will be happy to learn about the price drop for 2 of our most popular high-power lasers. The popularity of the GX Green Laser and the BX Blue Laser Pointer has allowed for a permanent price reduction to start now in 2022. This is great news because...
2021 Reflection & New Handheld Laser Technology for 2022
2022 is just a few short days away and that means a time for reflection on the year we've just had. We saw the pandemic continue, supply chains get slogged, and inflation increase global costs, but it wasn't all bad news this past year! In fact, despite all of those...
Do Green Lasers Really Work as a Goose Deterrent?
The short answer is yes, but not just any green laser will do the trick. If you're looking for ways to prevent geese from destroying your yard or commercial space a high-power green laser is the right choice. Let's take a look at what sort of laser you'll need and how...
Why does Laser Light Seem Magical to Human Beings?
There is something special about a bright laser beam. It captures our interest, holds our attention, points the way to the heavens, defies logic, and so much more. But what is it about a visible laser beam that seems magical to human beings? We've all seen lasers in...
Why are Green Lasers So Much Brighter than Other Colors?
Laser technology has come a long way since its theoretical conception during the 1800s. Understanding the nuances of laser light and physics as a whole is an ongoing science with today's advances in the field looking to the quantum realm. But for the research...
What Qualifies as a Military Grade Laser?
If you're looking for a high-power laser pointer you've likely come across various product lines, output powers, beam colors, features, classes, suppliers, components, and more. There are loads of lasers out there that claim to be "military-grade lasers" or "military...
What Color Laser Pointer Should I Buy?
If you're in the market for a laser pointer you may be saying to yourself, "there are a lot of different laser colors, output powers, and styles, what will be the best laser for me?" Knowing which laser you should buy can be tricky if you're unfamiliar with the...
Laser Pointers: Astronomy, Camping, and Hiking Benefits
The weather is getting great, people are getting vaccinated, and that means we may be able to have a more "normal" summer this year. So, with all that pent-up demand, have you started to think about where you'd like to take the family this summer season? Or perhaps...