Choose Suitable Laser Pointer for Burning Experiments

Laser pointers become popular as soon as they come into the market, laser enthusiasts and funs are crazy with them. But before choosing the suitable laser pointer, one should make clear of their performances. This article would teach one how to choose suitable laser pointer for different burning experiments.

Laserpointer projects a very narrow line of beam with all power concentrated and when it points at something, all power is fixed on the small bright spot of colored light. And because of this power concentrated characteristic, laser pointer is used in burning experiments.

Which color is the better for burning experiment?

There are four main visible color lasers, which is violet blue, blue, green and red. They are all arranged from short wavelength to long wavelength. Generally speaking, violet blue and blue are better for burning experiments comparing with green and red in the same output power, as shorter wavelength is more readily absorbed.

Different burning experiments ask for different output powers.

Laser pointer is mainly used to pop balloon, cut tape and burn match etc.

For popping balloon, 50~80mW laser pointer is Ok, 100mW+ can pop it within second. It is better to choose black balloon or color the balloon with a black marker.

Cutting tape: 200mW is enough

Burning match: 300mW+, it is better to choose blackhead match and violet blue or blue laser pointer.

Seen from above, we can easily find out it needs 50mW at least for burning experiment. As we know, once the laser pointer power is more than 5mW, corresponding protection should be taken. Anyone hold the laser pointer should realize it is not a toy but a hazardous gadget, laser safety goggles has to wear. And preventing it shine human’s eyes and skin. The higher the power, the more serious injury would have.

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