Flashlight Modding and DIY Parts
These modules have integrated Lasers, Phosphors, and Optics that work together to produce white light. The modules can basically be treated as a weirdly shaped LED with a narrow
How to Make a Laser Flashlight
A metal mini-flashlight can be made into a laser flashlight by removing the incandescent bulb and replacing it with a laser diode. This laser diode can be taken out of a broken or unused computer
Semiconductor Laser Diodes
What is a semiconductor laser diode? • A semiconductor laser diode is a device capable of producing a lasing action by applying a potential difference across a modified pn-junction. This modified pn
Building a tiny green laser pointer
I built this keychain-sized rechargeable green laser pointer using a 520nm laser diode installed in a modified Nitecore Tube flashlight.
Laser Diodes
There are several variations of construction used for laser diodes, each aimed at achieving the maximum efficiency for converting electric current into laser light.
LEP Flashlights — What they are, why they matter, and how to pick one
What is LEP and how does it work? LEP uses a laser diode to hit a phosphor surface. The phosphor converts the laser''s energy into broad-spectrum visible light, and precision optics collimate
Diode laser-excited phosphor-converted light sources: a review
In many ways, this is similar to LED-based lighting, but in many ways it is also very different because of the peculiarities of semi-conductor lasers and of laser-emitted light. This broad overview looks at
How To Make A LED Into A Laser Pointer
The LED and laser emit light in a relatively narrow range of wavelengths. However, lasers put all their energy in a single wavelength, which emits from a tiny spot. LEDs spread the energy
Laser diode
Unlike a regular diode, the goal for a laser diode is to recombine all carriers in the I region, and produce light. Thus, laser diodes are fabricated using direct band-gap semiconductors.
How to Make a Laser Flashlight
In this tutorial you will learn how to build your own Laser Flashlight. Using 532mn Green Laser Pointers, and a Maglite Flashlight. This Laser Flashlight Hack was a fun project and I hope you enjoy it as
Optical Power Meters & Sources
High-precision power meters (Ge/InGaAs) and stabilized light sources for insertion loss and return loss testing.
OTDR & Fiber Characterization
Full-featured OTDR, fiber OTDR testers, and modular OTDR test modules for network deployment and troubleshooting.
OSA & Eye Diagram Analyzer
High-resolution OSA for DWDM and eye diagram testers for signal integrity validation.
BERT & Endface Inspection
BERT up to 800G, fiber endface inspection probes, and extinction ratio meters for comprehensive testing.