Every laser cutter enthusiast eventually pops the question: how on earth do I align an invisible beam that’s more-than-happy to zap my eyeballs, not to mention torch everything else in its path? We ...

Spectral beam combining (SBC) has emerged as a promising technique to enhance the output power and brightness of diode laser systems by merging multiple beams of discrete wavelengths into a single, ...

A semiconductor-based laser used to generate analog signals or digital pulses for transmission through optical fibers. Both laser diodes and LEDs (light-emitting diodes) are used for this purpose, but ...

Though the success of any demanding laser application hinges on the light source used, the application's beam shaping capability is also a decisive factor. With its new Fused Silica optics for ...

An LED and a semiconductor laser (or laser LED) work in essentially the same way, that is, light is emitted as electrons and holes combine, with emission wavelength dependent upon the materials used.

Laser Proximity Sensors use laser beams to detect the presence or absence of objects within a certain range. They are used in security systems, robotics, automation, and industrial processes, where ...

Tell us a bit about green beam lasers. How are they different? Red beam line lasers have been standard on the jobsite for years, but newer green beam lasers are up to four times brighter than red ...

Efficient 1.5 W CW and 9 mJ quasi-CW TEM00 mode operation of a compact diode-laser-pumped 2.94 µm Er:YAG laser Sheaumann has developed the first commercially available diode-laser-pumped continuously ...