I’ve been looking at buying a 593.5nm yellow / orange laser before and after a lot of research, Tech Lasers has a great price of $299. This is really tempting….

Does anyone have one? Please leave your feedback on it in the comments!

From their page:

Synthesized from two separate laser beams, a 1064nm and a 1342nm laser beam, the Xerex orange laser is a landmark in Laser technology with its unprecedented use of micro diodes to produce a vivid 593.5nm orange beam. It is truly a magnificent rare new technology that’s a must have for laser pointer collectors.

Does anyone have a Wicked Lasers torch?  I’d love to get one.  If anyone has feedback, could you please post your thoughts in the comments?

I just got a message in my inbox that Wicked Lasers is working on a 3rd verison of their powerful Spyder series. For those who didn’t get the email, the message is below:

Oh yea, AND YOU CAN WIN ONE 

Hi Laser Community,

It’s time for The YouTube Challenge! Pull that video recorder out of that closet and get those batteries charging. We’re looking for creative videos to place on the homepage of Laser Community. The videos could be funny, artistic, or could even be a Wicked Lasers commercial showcasing our lasers. Get this, the GRAND WINNER will receive the not yet released Spyder III laser unit with an average output of above 400mW!! For more information, please visit http://www.lasercommunity.com/the-youtube-challenge-win-a-spyder-iii-laser-t16970.html.

Good Luck,

Wicked Lasers

I just found a great article on how frequency doubling works in nonlinear optics. This is the process that is used to create your 532nm lasers (among other colors.) Below is a brief summary of the article. Check out the links for more information. Read the rest of this entry »

I found a great video on YouTube of a Wicked Laser’s fan experimenting with his Pulsar and Phoenix. He does some basic refractive tricks as well as some long exposure photography. I love this kind of stuff Check it out:

The guys over at Product Review seem to love their new TechLasers Infinity 125. I think their opening line sums it up best:

I have to say the Infiniti 125mW Green Laser Pointer from techlasers is my favorite gadget by far and to take it a step further probably the best gadget I have got my hands on in a very long time.

Read their full review here and be sure to check out the photos:

http://www.product-reviews.net/

Here is a great video I found on YouTube of a Wicked Lasers Sonar used in a tunnel scanner. The violet laser creates a beautiful tunnel effect. Things really get neat around 0:40. Check it out:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=Ci2nBq0Cq9o

http://www.asktheadmin.com/2008/01/can-i-get-real-laser-here-is-your.html

If I won one of these- I’d probably use it to beef up my laser projector! Enter here by leaving a comment at the linked site.

UPDATE: a winner was picked (a while ago…my bad!)  http://www.asktheadmin.com/2008/02/wickedlaser-contest-winner-and-ata-has.html

Saint’s Blog has a brief review of the Wicked Lasers Evolution series. Overall, it got good marks. Below is the conclusion and the original article:

Conclusion
The idea of a powerful laser packed in a tiny package sounds sweet to most. And after using one, I must say it is indeed a great thing to own. Not something that you’ll need or use daily, but definitely something cool to have.

http://saintlavin.blogspot.com/2008/01/laser-review.html

 The guys at Gearcrave.com have a humorous review of the Pulsar.  It is a little short on details - but they seem to like the laser.  Check it out at:

http://www.gearcrave.com/buyers-guide/gadgets/the-pulsar-laser-by-wicked-lasers/