Useful graphics

[jupiter8]

I decided to make a graphic with the different diodes we use arranged on the visual spectrum. I've seen a few graphics like this but I thought I could make a nice looking one which could be sticky'd here on the forum as a reference. Do you guys think something like this would be useful? Suggestions/criticisms welcome.

If people want to help contribute the technical info I'll add it to the graphic.

Or like this?

 

[Grix]

This will be useful!
You could add 640nm red DPSS


Here is the luminosity of different wavelengths:

In the dark (scotopic vision):

In the light (photopic vision):

When calculating luminosity on beams, not dots, rayleigh scattering must be taken into the equation. (Blue light beams are more visible then it would appear from the dots' visibility):

EDIT: Edited the graphs for easier use

 

[Meatball]

Instead of "Commonly Used Visible Spectrum Laser Diodes", I would just kick out the word "Diodes" so as not to confuse people who see those DPSS wavelengths on there. Nice looking chart! It should be added to a newbs guide to lasers!

 

[Eudaimonium]

Can add 635 nm and 641 nm, those are also red diodes. (though not sure if 641 is any other than c-mount package, but anyway...)

 

[Trevor]

If you want a chart of just laser diodes, you'll need to remove 532nm and 473nm - they're DPSS.

Speaking of DPSS, add 808nm. That one's pretty common.

Why not just make a chart of all commonly available wavelengths? Diode, DPSS, gas, etc...

-Trevor