julianthedragon
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Just a vague question that crossed my mind and left me curious as to what other members would have to say. I own a few lasers in the 100-200mW range and they sort of occupy a space that's too powerful to be safe, but not powerful enough to pack a punch. Mostly pretty to look at (outdoors) or good for popping balloons/tiny engravements.
What are your special uses, real or imagined, for handhelds at the 100mW caliber? For example, <5mW are good for presentations, and 1W are good for cutting and melting things.
Looking for anything whether scientific, practical, or just-for-fun.
Edit: One example that just occured to me is that I use these for lightpainting photography, where lower-powered would be invisible but higher-powered would be overkill for a multitude of reasons. Thanks!
What are your special uses, real or imagined, for handhelds at the 100mW caliber? For example, <5mW are good for presentations, and 1W are good for cutting and melting things.
Looking for anything whether scientific, practical, or just-for-fun.
Edit: One example that just occured to me is that I use these for lightpainting photography, where lower-powered would be invisible but higher-powered would be overkill for a multitude of reasons. Thanks!
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