What is red laser diode?
What is red laser diode?
A red diode laser is a solid state electronics component that produces an intense beam of visible light with wavelengths of 630 to 700 nanometers (nm) in the red portion of the visible spectrum. Light is generated by passing current across semiconducting material, which releases photons.
Can a 5mw laser damage your eye?
They won’t burn you. They won’t cause permanent eye damage. Tests were performed on individuals who were scheduled to have an eye removed for medical reasons.
What can red lasers be used for?
Red laser diodes are often used for laser pointers. Various gas lasers can emit red light. In particular, helium–neon lasers are suitable for smaller powers at 632.8 nm, whereas krypton lasers can generate high powers at 647.1 nm.
What can a 10W diode laser cut?
The 10W laser has a high power allowing fast engraving on stainless steel, brass, copper, anodized aluminum, glass, acrylic, stone, ceramics, and other materials. The 10W laser can cut 4-5 mm of wood, plywood, and acrylic with a single pass.
What are the different types of red laser diodes?
635nm, 660nm, 670nm are among the red laser diodes available with power levels from 5mW up to 2200mW. A range of operating temperatures and pin configurations are available and ProPhotonix can support you in selecting the right laser diode.
What is the wavelength of a laser diode?
You have some frickin’ sharks at your lair, and you’re thinking “it would be really great if I could attach some lasers to them” and then you see these little laser diode modules: what great timing! These encapsulated laser diodes are Class IIIa 5mW, with a 650nm red wavelength.
What are encapsulated laser diodes used for?
These encapsulated laser diodes are Class IIIa 5mW, with a 650nm red wavelength. They can be driven from 2.8V to 5.2V so they’re great for your embedded electronics project. You can use these for laser harps, electronic ‘trip wires’, laser-vision guidance, and more!
Why choose prophotonix as your laser diode distributor?
As a laser diode integrator as well as a distributor with more than two decades of experience in laser diode technology, ProPhotonix is well-positioned to support you in selecting the optimum laser diode for your application.