Laser pointers were invented in 1963 around the idea of having one focused beam of light and were commonly used in classrooms and astronomy. Prior to the laser pointer, the flashlight was invented, followed by lasers. The two inventions ...
0The field of astronomy has been around for centuries. In the beginning stargazing was done by mapping the sky with just the naked eye, but as we evolved tools were made such as telescopes, photometers, computers, and our favorite: lasers...
0What is the Highest Power Laser on the Market? The highest power laser on the market is the green laser. For a high powered laser to be approved by the FDA for legal sale and possession it must have a max power output of 5mW. This regula...
0There are four main laser classes with three additional subclasses, starting with Class 1, which is safe under all conditions, and 1M which is safe under all conditions except when passed through the lens found in telescopes or microscop...
0We’ve all heard the laser pointer horror stories of going temporarily blind after making eye contact with a laser. So, if laser pointers can cause this much damage how are we allowed to use them so recreationally? The reality is that t...
0Green laser pointers, while controversial, can be used as essential tools in industries such as astronomy, construction and education. If green lasers are considered dangerous, and in some ways illegal, how are they still able to be made...
0Green laser pointers may be the least commonly used laser pointer, but in certain industries they are essential. There are a few characteristics that set green lasers apart from red or blue aside from the idea that it is stronger. The gr...
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