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* | =Basics= | ||
* | *Similar to a led, except it emits laser light | ||
*Mainly useful for defined light sources (things like fiber optic messaging, optical data storage etc | |||
*Can also be used for [[Laser Engraving]] , if enough power [[Laser Cutting]] , and produce [[Bubblegram]]s | |||
=To Do= | |||
*Look up what wavelenght is good for what etc | |||
*Look up control circuitry (how to make fast pulses, variable strength etc) | |||
*Use this info to develop a [[Open Source Laser Diode Toolhead]] | |||
=Examples= | =Examples= | ||
*60W laser diode cuts steel foil. '''YT potential SME.''' - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGwleH913zs] | |||
*500W for $2k - not replicable sourcing - [http://www.ebay.com/itm/Limo-FI-F-0095-High-Power-Fiber-Coupled-Laser-Diode-780-1000nm-500W-/321901442381?hash=item4af2d2354d:g:m1EAAOSw14xWKtBf] | |||
*10W for $90 each in MOQ of 10 - just the diode itself. | *10W for $90 each in MOQ of 10 - just the diode itself. | ||
*500W hair removal wide beam - $1300 - [https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/diode-laser-hair-removal-500w-808nm_60082001031.html?spm=a2700.7724838.2017115.50.2dd961539dmDmO] | |||
*60W Coherent diode - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbqJnS1AgPI] | |||
*500W for $400? - Maybe each bar is that much. Stack is made of multiple bars. How are these stacked together? [https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/500W-808nm-QCW-Macro-Channel-Water_60253877199.html?spm=a2700.7724838.2017115.93.2dd96153p0XVvk]. Can be used for Diode Pumped Solid State Lasers. Has water cooling. Needs power supply. | |||
=How It Works= | =How It Works= | ||
*Video explaining fiber coupled laser diode. '''Potential SME who knows how to design a laser diode and has access to equipment to build one.''' - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eD2KMd2FxOo] | *Video explaining fiber coupled laser diode. '''Potential SME who knows how to design a laser diode and has access to equipment to build one.''' - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eD2KMd2FxOo] | ||
= | =How It Is Manufactured= | ||
*[[Small Laser]] | *How laser diode bars are made - corporate promo video - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cBp7Xl16Jg] | ||
*About structure of laser diodes, bars, stacks - [http://www.explainthatstuff.com/semiconductorlaserdiodes.html] | |||
=How To Couple a Diode Bar to a Fiber= | |||
*Master's thesis on how to couple a divergent bar source to a fiber - [https://www.aphys.kth.se/polopoly_fs/1.422573!/Menu/general/column-content/attachment/Eriksson_msc_thesis_2009.pdf] | |||
=See Also= | |||
*[[Open Source Laser Construction Set]] | |||
*[[Small Lasers]] | |||
*[[Diode Laser]] | |||
=Useful Links= | |||
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laser_diode The Wikipedia Page on Laser Diodes] | |||
Latest revision as of 03:37, 24 April 2020
Basics
- Similar to a led, except it emits laser light
- Mainly useful for defined light sources (things like fiber optic messaging, optical data storage etc
- Can also be used for Laser Engraving , if enough power Laser Cutting , and produce Bubblegrams
To Do
- Look up what wavelenght is good for what etc
- Look up control circuitry (how to make fast pulses, variable strength etc)
- Use this info to develop a Open Source Laser Diode Toolhead
Examples
- 60W laser diode cuts steel foil. YT potential SME. - [1]
- 500W for $2k - not replicable sourcing - [2]
- 10W for $90 each in MOQ of 10 - just the diode itself.
- 500W hair removal wide beam - $1300 - [3]
- 60W Coherent diode - [4]
- 500W for $400? - Maybe each bar is that much. Stack is made of multiple bars. How are these stacked together? [5]. Can be used for Diode Pumped Solid State Lasers. Has water cooling. Needs power supply.
How It Works
- Video explaining fiber coupled laser diode. Potential SME who knows how to design a laser diode and has access to equipment to build one. - [6]
How It Is Manufactured
- How laser diode bars are made - corporate promo video - [7]
- About structure of laser diodes, bars, stacks - [8]
How To Couple a Diode Bar to a Fiber
- Master's thesis on how to couple a divergent bar source to a fiber - [9]