Shine a small laser onto a frozen, frosted window and see
what the ice crystals do. Just like a personal sun dog.
The Ice crystals form a nice ring around the spot.
This works up north here!
HM
That's what I thought. Maybe a small drill hole at a rear corner and
pry up. Heat was my last choice. I have one with the fiber output
burned up -- my mistake :-( The bar was good and maybe I can
side pump a small NdYAG rod !! Thanks HM
It came off easier than a soup can lid !! Thanks
Matt --- I just happen to have a small Peltier cooler.
It is about 9 mm square and three 3mm thick.
I painted the hot side flat black and read 5 mV with a
100 mW green and 20 mV with a 400 mW.
If you are testing lower power, this might work. Just add a
heat sink on the back! I'll send it...
Many years ago at LPM, 100 mW Reds were becoming available.
All we had was a LED and viol meter. Not calibrated but gave some
indication of power.
You might try a small diode cooling module. Paint one side flat black.
HM
I don't know how many SSY-1 heads there are out there anymore but
parts are rare - -especially flash tubes. I am trying to find a source but
I need to know if there is interest in some. I have no price yet so your
reply is non committal !!!!
HM (mike)
It has been a long time on this SSY-1 project. I had it working in that small space
and then broke the flash tube moving the heavy anode wire. I am working with a
company which may be able to provide me with a new tube(s) ? That SSY is a great
little laser and there are no flash tubes...