{"id":2666,"date":"2014-01-06T09:36:04","date_gmt":"2014-01-06T09:36:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.biglasers.com\/blog\/?p=499"},"modified":"2014-01-06T09:36:04","modified_gmt":"2014-01-06T09:36:04","slug":"understanding-laser-pointer-technology-over-the-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/biglasers.com\/blog\/2014\/01\/06\/understanding-laser-pointer-technology-over-the-years\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding Laser Pointer Technology Over The Years"},"content":{"rendered":"

In the past when thinking about lasers or laser pointers typically people would think of poorly made cheap key chain lasers. These would not only break or simply fall apart, but were only available in a red beam output color. Today, that is far from the case.<\/p>\n

1. Advances<\/strong><\/p>\n

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What began as cheaply made keychain lasers has evolved with advances in technology and diode development to the wide range of high quality and advanced laser pointer designs that we see today. Variations of colors, powers, safety features, and more have created a huge selection for both laser fans, professionals, universities, military personnel<\/strong>, and others in need of a solid state laser beam.<\/p>\n

2. Understanding Output Powers<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lasers are measured in Milliwatts (mW), or if more powerful, in Watts (W). Powers can range from as low as 5mW all the way up to 2W<\/strong> depending on the model and beam color. So what output power will suit you best? That depends on what you’re planning on using the laser for. If you’re looking for a burning laser no less than 200mW is suggested as a general guideline.<\/p>\n

3. Choosing The Right Laser<\/strong><\/p>\n

This will also depend on what sort of applications you’ll be using the laser for. At the same output power 532nm green lasers are roughly 7X brighter than any other color. But when considering burning ability it is entirely the mW power that determines how well a laser will burn, not the color<\/strong>. The higher the mW power the greater the burning ability no matter what color or model you’re considering.<\/p>\n

So, what laser will suit you best or make the best gift? Have questions? Need help choosing a laser? Don’t hesitate to ask or call, after all if you cannot get help when you need it, you should seriously consider to buy a laser online<\/a><\/strong> elsewhere. 1-877-256-6513<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

In the past when thinking about lasers or laser pointers typically people would think of poorly made cheap key chain lasers. These would not only break or simply fall apart, but were only available in a red beam output color. Today, that is far from the case. 1. Advances What began as cheaply made keychain […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[416],"tags":[464,466,489,493],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nUnderstanding Laser Pointer Technology Over The Years<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Understanding Laser Pointer Technology Over The Years. 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