Comment Re:Expensive? (Score 2, Informative) 185
in the laser lab where I work:
solid state diode laser, 5W at 532nm: $40,000
YLF laser, 20W at 532nm: $40,000
Titanium doped sapphire crystal: $1000
optics to make 400mW ultrafast laser: $10,000+
cost of buying comparable kit from KML: priceless!
no, actually $100-300k
not that these lasers are exactly general use.
I'm just pointing out that lasers and materials can be very expensive.
solid state diode laser, 5W at 532nm: $40,000
YLF laser, 20W at 532nm: $40,000
Titanium doped sapphire crystal: $1000
optics to make 400mW ultrafast laser: $10,000+
cost of buying comparable kit from KML: priceless!
no, actually $100-300k
not that these lasers are exactly general use.
I'm just pointing out that lasers and materials can be very expensive.
