Laser Pointer Blog – Articles on Laser Technology
Getting The Most Out Of Your High Power Laser Pointers
With laser technology improving rapidly over the past decade and more powerful outputs and variations available, getting the most out of your high power laser means a few particular things. When we're talking about high power, we really mean anything 200mW or higher...
DPSS Lab Laser Choices To Consider For Research
Laser light has been an incredibly potent specimen for all different kinds of research yet we still can't say we know that much about it. How can something be both a particle and a wave? What variations of ultraviolet, visible, and infrared light are we unaware of?...
Why Are Laser Safety Goggles So Important?
It goes without saying that using high power burning lasers involves some inherent risks if used improperly or carelessly. The most important way to minimize this small risk and ensure the safety of yourself and any spectators (no matter the application you're using...
What Was Your First Laser Pointer?
Laser pointer technology has come a long way over the past few decades. So, an interesting question is what was the first laser pointer you ever had? For many of us, simple low power red laser keychains were the norm. Purchased regularly at flea markets or from street...
Using High Power Laser Pointers In Everyday Life
From Hollywood films to personal computers and the military, lasers and laser pointers are more prevalent in day-to-day modern life than ever before. They come in a wide range of shapes and sizes and some of the more common uses might actually surprise you. Here we'll...
Who Invented The Laser?
This is an interesting question that often goes unanswered. With the advancement of laser technology across the globe through aerospace, satellite, military technology to every day lasers like DVD players and even high power hand held lasers; it's an important...
The History Of Infamous Pink Floyd Laser Light Shows
Laser technology has a long history of providing not only innovations to day to day life, but also to entertainment and live performances as well. Nowhere is this concept more prevalent than in the world famous DPSS laser and laser pointer light displays developed by...
Which Laser Pointers Can Burn?
With the advancements in laser pointer technology over the past ten years, you may be asking yourself, "which laser pointers can burn"? Depending on the color and more importantly the mW or Watt output power, some lasers will meet the burning beam threshold whereas...
Choosing A High Power Laser System
Technology has improved at an astounding rate in recent history. From the advancement of the computer and the Internet age, to aerospace and space exploration technology, to medical breakthroughs that save lives; but also in products we can utilize as everyday...
Making The Most Of A New Laser Pointer
Choosing a laser pointer comes with quite a bit to think about. When it comes to power output, visible color (or for that matter invisible), safety features and any specific applications, it's important to to think about each of these. When you're ready to buy a new...
Tips For Buying High-Quality Laser Pointers
Are you in the search for the highest quality laser pointer that offers the best in functionality, design, and features? BigLasers.com is dedicated to providing a wide variety of high-standard lasers for every type of application. The available laser pointers vary on...
Laser Pointer Color Differences – Brightest? Burning?
With so many different laser pointer options available today, knowing the science behind the brightest colors and highest output powers may not be so straight forward. It's important to know what makes one laser beam color brighter than another at the same mW power...