Glued vs separate crystal

[CountThis]

Oddly I didn't get any response to this question on the green laser forum. I'm reposting the question in the general section hoping for an opinion. I hope this isn't a no-no.

I know that there has been some discussion on glued vs separate crystals, but I haven't been able to find any definitive answers so far.

On a 50mW green laser, should i spend an extra 30% to get a separate crystal laser (see below link):
HL 532nm 50-300

I know that the separate crystal is supposed to cool better and thus provide a more stable beam, but... on a 50 mW green laser for star gazing is it really worth it?

Thanks for any with information!

 

[Meatball]

Definitely not worth it.

Now RUN before they find your additional thread! FLEE!

 

[InfinitusEquitas]

Agreed, at 50mW, not worth it. The host, externally will look exactly the same, and there is no reason why 50mW (or more) can't be produced with a glued crystal.

I have three of these coming in the GB, kind of curious to see if beam specs will differ in any way from the more powerful 150mW & 300mW versions.

Now RUN before they find your additional thread! FLEE!

:crackup: It's only a matter of time now....

 

[CountThis]

Thanks for the response!!!

I'm running now :scared:

 

[LaserNinja]

Choosing between those two I would definitely go for the glued crystal.
Be sure to compare to other sites though! Lazerer and O-like are pretty similar to laserbtb

:crackup: It's only a matter of time now....

What exactly is gonna happen to this guy? lol

 

[InfinitusEquitas]

What exactly is gonna happen to this guy? lol

An etiquette nazi, from the grave of LPF past rises up and eats his brains :tinfoil:

This is why one should always have a laser on hand to defend themselves.... lasers > zombie nazis :eg:

 

[DrSid]

Crystal alignment is very tricky, and success is not guaranteed. It's good experiment .. but as a plan to upgrade laser it sucks.