Scientists show that it is possible to make a femtosecond laser that fits in the palm of one's hand using a glass substrate. Is it possible to make a femtosecond laser entirely out of glass? That's ...

Learn how to engrave glass using a CO2 laser and rotary attachment in this step-by-step tutorial featuring the xTool P2S and RA2 Pro. Get tips for perfect alignment, clean etching, and stunning ...

A second life begins for my Laser Master 2 Pro! In this exciting upgrade, I’m converting it to a 10-watt LU2-10A diode. This transformation will unlock new potential and improve engraving quality, ...

Once a printed circuit board (PCB) has been assembled it’s rather hard to look inside of it, which can be problematic when you have e.g. a multilayer PCB of an (old) system that you really would like ...

Semiconductor laser diodes (SLDs) are often packaged with a photodiode. The output current from this photodiode can be monitored to regulate the output power intensity of the laser diode. SLDs, ...

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