Laser Pointers and Portable Hand Held Laser Systems

PO Box 716, Amherst, NH 03031-0716 USA
	Updated 03/21/08

        

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Laser Beam Visibility Information

The second view of interest is from the target point. This is where when looking towards the source the laser appears as the brightest object on the horizon and on a clear night can be visible to a distance limited only by the curvature of the earth!! If one were to compute the color temperature of a omnidirectional monochromatic source necessary to produce this effect would quickly find astronomical temperature values to millions of degrees!!

The third view is from the side where visibility will vary as the angle varies from the impact position. Minimum brightness being at right angles to the ray. Again as in the first view absorption plays a significant part where heavy moist and dusty air will enhance this viewing angle.

A major factor in visibility is the acuity of the human eye. You will note the above optical curve as shown where the visibility factor is the “y” axis plotted against the laser color wave length being the “x” axis. You immediately see that the green is far brighter than the red or blue to the human eye with yellow close behind. This graph explains why a greeen laser of 532 nm compared to an equal powered red laser of 650 nm is 10 times brighter to the human eye. You can use the graph to find the relative powers of any visible laser in question.

Note:
The color green is the most perceptible color to the human eye. Green lasers now appear as ultra bright light sources when compared to other colors of equal power. As an example a 5 mw green laser will appear many times brighter than a 5 mw red laser. A 5 mw green laser beam (ray) will be visible in low light where a red laser is only visible as the impact point on the target. A great advantage is that you get this brightness without exceeding the 5 mw Class3a compliance regulation as required by the FDA..

Classification of Power Output for all Lasers

CLASS 3A Emits a power level of between 2 and <5 milliwatts (.005 watt). This may seem minuscule but when contained in a narrow beam can be very optically impressive being able to illuminate an object over several miles under dry clear conditions. Observer visibility can be limited by the curvature of the earth!! These lasers operate from a push button and require labelling as shown. Laser pointers fall into this category.

CLASS 3B Laser systems emit a power level of between >5 and <500 milliwatts (.5 watt). This power level can produce some real neat optical effects and is often used for star pointing. The ray of the laser is usually quite visible dependent on power level and color. Output powers over 50 milliwatts can burn objects and human flesh. These lasers require a key switch with non removable key in the “on” position, emission indicator lamp, remote control access port and an aperture shutter.

CLASS 4 Laser systems emit a power level of between >500 milliwatts (.5 watt) and upwards. These power levels can burn, cut and fabricate most materials including metals. These higher powered laser systems are the candidates for directed energy beam weapons. Class4 lasers require a key switch with non removable key in the “on” position, emission indicator lamp, remote control access port, time delay and an aperture shutter.

Hand Held Laser Pointers All Colors CLASS 3A Power Levels

Portable Laser Systems All Colors CLASS 3B Power Levels

Laser pointers with power outputs over 50 milliwatts can melt plastic. Lasers over 100 milliwatts can cause materials to actually burn. These lasers are intended to allow the researcher or serious experimenter the option of portable field use with built in power and complete portability. They are not intended to be pointed in the direction of people as at these power levels serious eye and skin damage can occur.

A word of caution:

Green Pen Sized Laser Pointers

These are Class 3a ready to use devices and include the lenses to make a simple collimator that can extend the range up to x 7 or >10 miles!!

Packaged in an attractive metal box Range Over 5 Miles with Included Extender Lens Small Size - .55 X 6.3" 532nm Wavelength Continuous Wave <5mw Includes Range Extender Lens and Instructions Class IIIA Compliant Operating lifetime 3000-5000 hours Ultrastable Continous Operation TEM00 MODE Beam Divergence <1.5 mrad Beam Diameter ~1.5 mm Warranty 6 months

LAPNGR5 - 60x Brightness Factor - 5mw (CLASS 3A) With Extender Lenses............$64.95

CLICK HERE to Download more information on Extender Lens Option

Focusable Green Laser Pointer

LAPNGR5F - Similar to above but with adjustable focusing* feature for special applications..................$69.95
*Adjustable focus allows you to change the laser impact spot over a wide range of diameter

Lower Price
Green Laser Pointer

LAPNGR5U - Green Laser Pointer with Extender Lenses..................................$59.95

Flash Light Sized
High Power Burning Green Portable Laser Systems

The power of the 100 milliwatt system is easily demonstrated by pointing the laser at a flat black surface and noting the impact point burning and smoking. Obviously this laser is very hazardous and requires protective eyewear and extreme caution when used for laboratory experimentation. These lasers must be used with caution around people and animals to completely avoid eye and skin exposure. Range is optically unlimited.

Safety glasses are available through Kentek at 1-800-432-2323 (www.kentek-laser.com). Specify the laser wavelength when ordering.

The power outputs stated below are the minimum output of these lasers. Actual output will vary and can be as much as 50mw MORE than the stated output. For example - the 150mw laser could have an actual output of up to 200mw due to variations in manufacture.

Full Beam Visibility in Moderate Light Operates from (2) C Batteries Size is 8.5" x 1.5" diameter 532 nm Wavelength Continuous Wave

Beam Divergence 1.5 milliradian Beam Mode TEM00 Beam Diameter 1.5mm Operating Temperature 15-35ºC(57-95º F) 6 Month Warrantee

LAPNGR50 - Greater than or equal to 50mw - Class 3B .......................................................$239.00
LAPNGR100 - Greater than or equal to 100mw - Class 3B ................................................. $375.00
LAPNGR150 - Greater than or equal to 150mw - Class 3B ..................................................$425.00

Flash Light Sized
VERY High Power Burning Green Portable Laser Systems

These powerful green lasers, unlike red lasers, emit a visible green ray of light. You are able to see the ray of light, not just the impact point. Excellent astronomical aid where the laser light appears to reach up and actually touch the target star providing a positive identification. The output power of these lasers under controlled conditions can be demonstrated by breaking balloons and killing insects.

The power of the 200 milliwatt system is easily demonstrated by pointing the laser at a flat black surface and noting the impact point burning and smoking. Obviously this laser is very hazardous and requires protective eyewear and extreme caution when used for laboratory experimentation. These lasers must be used with caution around people and animals completely avoiding all eye and skin exposure. Range is optically unlimited.

Safety glasses are available through Kentek at 1-800-432-2323 (www.kentek-laser.com). Specify the laser wavelength when ordering.

LAPNGR200 - Greater than or equal to 200mw - Class 3B.....................................................$575.00
LAPNGR300 - Greater than or equal to 300mw - Class 3B.....................................................$795.00
LAPNGR400 - Greater than or equal to 400mw - Class 3B...................................................$1295.00

Lower Cost High Power Green Portable Laser Systems

These lasers have a key switch, emission indicator and aperture cap. They are excellent for star pointing, emergency signaling, visible target designation, spooking birds and animals, experimenting with fluorescense or just a high tech optical scientific device. Systems are battery powered and in full compliance with the BRH for a Class3b certification. Lasers operate for hours on two “AA” cells.

These powerful green lasers, unlike red lasers, emit a visible green ray of light. You are able to see the ray of light, not just the impact point. Excellent astronomical aid where the laser light appears to reach up and actually touch the target star providing a positive identification.

The power of the 100 milliwatt system is easily demonstrated by pointing the laser at a flat black surface and noting the impact point burning and smoking. Obviously this laser is very hazardous and requires protective eyewear and extreme caution when used for laboratory experimentation.

These lasers must be used with caution around people and animals to completely avoid eye and skin exposure. Range is optically unlimited.

Safety glasses are available through Kentek at 1-800-432-2323 (www.kentek-laser.com). Specify the laser wavelength when ordering.

Full beam capability at 532 nm Uses 2 “AA” batteries for 1 hour of laser “on” time Compact size of 7 3/4” x 7/8” diameter Continous wave output Beam divergence 1.2 milliradians

Beam mode TEM00 Clear AR coated optics Pump diode 808 nm at 500 milliwatts Warrantee period 90 days

LPY50 - 50 Milliwatt Green Laser Pointer....................$255.00
LPY80 - 80 Milliwatt Green Laser Pointer....................$395.00
LPY100 - 100 Milliwatt Green Laser Pointer............... $495.00

Flashlight Sized
High Power   Portable Laser Systems

Wavelength 594 nm Continuous Wave Power >.6-2 milliwatts Range in Excess of 6000 FEET !! Range Over 5 Miles with Included Extender Lens !! Operates From 2 xC 1.5 V batteries Transverse mode TEM00

Beam divergence, full angle (mrad) <1.5 Beam diameter at the aperture (mm) ~1.5 Dimensions of laser 38 x 225 mm length Operating lifetime (hours) 5000-10000 Warrantee 6 months

These are Class 3A ready to use devices with ranges in miles.

LAPNYEL5 - High brightness yellow - 5mw (CLASS 3A) ................$895.00
LAPNYEL10 - High brightness yellow -10mw (CLASS 3B) ............$1395.00
LAPNYEL20 - High brightness yellow -20mw (CLASS 3B) ............$1995.00

These units are not available in the USA due to patent issues. They are available in all other countries.

Pen Sized
Blue Laser Pointer

Wavelength 473 nm Continuous Wave Power >3.5<5 milliwatts Range in Excess of 6000 FEET !! Range Over 5 Miles with Included Extender Lens !! Operates From CR2 lithium battery Transverse mode Near TEM00

Beam divergence, full angle (mrad) <1.5 Beam diameter at the aperture (mm) ~1.5 Dimensions of laser head (mm) 17×150(L) Operating lifetime (hours) 5000 Warrantee 6 months

These are Class 3A ready to use devices with ranges in miles. The lasers when purchased include the lenses to make a simple collimator that can extend the range up to x 7 or >10 miles!!

LAPNBL2 - High Brightness Blue - 2mw (CLASS 3A) With Extender Lenses............$475.00
LAPNBL5 - High Brightness Blue - 5mw (CLASS 3A) With Extender Lenses............$595.00

Flashlight Sized
High PowerBlue Portable Laser Systems

These lasers have a key switch, emission indicator and aperture cap. Systems are battery powered and in full compliance with the BRH for a Class3b certification. Lasers operate for hours on two “C” cells.

Obviously this laser can be very hazardous and requires protective eyewear and extreme caution when used for laboratory experimentation. These lasers must be used with caution around people and animals to completely avoid eye and skin exposure. Range is optically unlimited.

Safety glasses are available through Kentek at 1-800-432-2323 (www.kentek-laser.com). Specify the laser wavelength when ordering.

Wavelength (nm) 473 Output power (mW) >5 >10 Transverse mode TEM00 Beam divergence, full angle (mrad) <1.5 Beam diameter at the aperture (mm) ~1.5

Range in darkness (m) 3000 Operating lifetime (hours) 3000-5000 Dimensions of laser head (mm) 38×225(L) Power supply 1×”No. 18650" Li batteries Warranty time 6 months

LAPNBL10 - High Brightness Blue - 5-10mw(CLASS 3B)............$875.00
LAPNBL20 - High Brightness Blue - >10mw(CLASS 3B)............$1295.00

Our Brightest
Red Laser Pointer

Includes Batteries - 4000 Feet Effective (user) Range - Brightest and Tightest Laser Available For Consumer Use!! - Special Diode is Within 3nm of the Theoretical Limit.This slender, sharp-looking laser pointer can be FOCUSED to provide an astonishingly sharp beam and small dot at distances of less than 35 ft (10m). LAPN63F - 5mw 630nm Laser Pointer (CLASS 3A)..............$39.95

Flash Light Sized
High Power Burning Red Portable Laser Systems

These lasers have a key switch, emission indicator and aperture cap. They are excellent for star pointing, emergency signaling, visible target designation, spooking birds and animals, experimenting with combining colors or just a high tech optical scientific device. Systems are battery powered for field use and in full compliance with the BRH for a Class3b certification. Lasers operate for hours on two “C” cells.

You are able to see the ray of light in most conditions, not just the impact point. Excellent astronomical aid where the laser light appears to reach up and actually touch the target star providing a positive identification.

The power of the 100 milliwatt system is easily demonstrated by pointing the laser at a flat black surface and noting the impact point burning and smoking. Obviously this laser is very hazardous and requires protective eyewear and extreme caution when used for laboratory experimentation. These lasers must be used with caution around people and animals to completely avoid eye and skin exposure. Range is optically unlimited.

Safety glasses are available through Kentek at 1-800-432-2323 (www.kentek-laser.com). Specify the laser wavelength when ordering.

Wavelength: 660nm Output power: 100-300 milliwatts Range in Excess of 10,000 meters Mode: TE00 Operating mode: Continuous Wave Beam divergence: <1.5 mrad

Beam diameter: 1.5 mm Operating lifetime (hours): 5000-10000 Dimensions of laser head (mm): 38×225(L) Batteries: 2×”C”size/1.5V batteries Warranty time: 6 months

Includes LED indicator, remote connector and key switch for FDA approval.

LAPNRED50 - 50 milliwatts......................................................$325.00
LAPNRED100 - 100 milliwatts.................................................$395.00
LAPNRED150 - 150 milliwatts.................................................$450.00
LAPNRED200 - 200 milliwatts.................................................$525.00
LAPNRED300 - 300 milliwatts.................................................$625.00

Flash Light Sized
808 and 980 nm Infra Red Portable Laser Systems

These lasers have a key switch, emission indicator and aperture cap. Systems are battery powered and in full compliance with the BRH for a Class3b certification. Lasers operate for hours on two “C” cells. They do not produce visible light.

The power of the 100 milliwatt system is easily demonstrated by pointing the laser at a flat black surface and noting the impact point burning and smoking. Obviously this laser is very hazardous and requires protective eyewear and extreme caution when used for field and laboratory experimentation.

These lasers must be used with caution around people and animals to completely avoid eye and skin exposure. Range is optically unlimited.

Dangerous product as can ignite many materials at impact point....Excellent controlled demonstration showing ability of killing insects and popping balloons!

Safety glasses are available through Kentek at 1-800-432-2323 (www.kentek-laser.com). Specify the laser wavelength when ordering.

Wavelength: Specify 808 or 980 nm Output power: 200-500 milliwatts Range in excess of 10,000 meters Mode: TE00 Operating mode: Continuous Wave Beam divergence: <5 mrad

Beam diameter: 6 mm Operating lifetime (hours): 5000-10000 Net weight of laser head (kg): 0.22 Dimensions of laser head (mm): 38×225(L) Batteries: 2×”C”size/1.5V batteries Warranty time: 6 months

Includes LED indicator, remote connector and key switch for FDA approval

LAP808200 - 200mw.....$325.00	LAP808300 - 300mw.....$425.00	LAP808400 - 400mw.....$525.00	LAP808500 - 500mw.....$575.00
LAP980200 - 200mw.....$325.00	LAP980300 - 300mw.....$425.00	LAP980400 - 400mw.....$525.00	LAP980500 - 500mw.....$575.00

Flash Light Sized
1064 nm Infra Red Portable Laser Systems

These lasers have a key switch, emission indicator and aperture cap. Systems are battery powered and in full compliance with the BRH for a Class3b certification. Lasers operate for hours on two “C” cells. They do not produce visible light.

The power of the 100 milliwatt system is easily demonstrated by pointing the laser at a flat black surface and noting the impact point burning and smoking. Obviously this laser is very hazardous and requires protective eyewear and extreme caution when used for field and laboratory experimentation.

These lasers must be used with caution around people and animals to completely avoid eye and skin exposure. Range is optically unlimited.

Dangerous product as can ignite many materials at impact point....Excellent controlled demonstration showing ability of killing insects and popping balloons!

Wavelength: 1064 nm Output power: 50-500 milliwatts Range in Excess of 10,000 meters Mode: TEM00 Operating mode: Continuous Wave Beam divergence: <1.5 mrad Beam diameter: 1.5 mm

Switch: Push button Operating lifetime (hours): 5000-10000 Net weight of laser head (kg): 0.22 Dimensions of laser head (mm): 38×225(L) Batteries: 2×”C”size/1.5V batteries Warranty time: 6 months

Includes LED indicator, remote connector and key switch for FDA approval

LAP106450 - 50mw.....$375.00	LAP1064100 - 100mw....$425.00	LAP1064200 - 200mw.....$550.00
LAP1064300 - 300mw....$650.00	LAP1064400 - 400mw....$750.00	LAP1064500 - 500mw.....$900.00

Ultra-Violet Key Chain Pointer

BL9800 - Ultra-Violet Key Chain Pointer.............$19.95

Laser Pointer Range Extender

COLMIN1 - Plans..............Free Download
COLMIN1K - Lens Kit/Plans.............$19.95

PO Box 716, Amherst, NH 03031-0716 USA

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