Greetings, All
Is it possible to combine multiple pen lasers angled down at one point (around
4mw) to burn paper?What wattage is needed for a laser to burn paper?
TIA
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19 years ago
Combining multiple pen lasers 4mW to burn paper is this possible
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19 years ago
4mw) to burn paper?
Sure; think clamps.
Enough to make it reach 451F. ;>)
Mark L. Fergerson
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19 years ago
You will need so many, that it would be impossible to hold them all, in a tight enough area. It takes a fairly strong laser to burn paper. The power output per unit distance from the laser output, falls off to the inverse square law factor.
I would not be able to tell you off hand what power output would be required, but it would be considered in the range to be a lethal laser. Also, proper safety practices, protection, and eyewear is essential when working with high power lasers. These lasers do not give a second chance.
-- JANA _____ wrote in message news:fZz6e.44430$UW6.44321@bignews5.bellsouth.net... Greetings, All Is it possible to combine multiple pen lasers angled down at one point (around 4mw) to burn paper? What wattage is needed for a laser to burn paper? TIA
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Inverse square law applies to well collimated beam? How so?
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Boris Mohar