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Laser Diode

A laser diode, (LD), injection laser diode (ILD), or diode laser is a semiconductor device similar to a light-emitting diode in which a diode pumped directly with electrical current can create lasing conditions at the diode's junction. Laser diodes can directly convert electrical energy into light. Driven by voltage, the doped p-n-transition allows for recombination of an electron with a hole. Due to the drop of the electron from a higher energy level to a lower one, radiation, in the form of an emitted photon is generated. This is spontaneous emission. Stimulated emission can be produced when the process is continued and further generate light with the same phase, coherence and wavelength.

LASERINO - Easy No Fuss Laser Levelling Tool

“Hello beautiful humans, I present to you LASERINO, the simple laser leveling tool. It requires no Arduino and is super easy to assemble. Why did I build it? >> I’m too cheap to buy one of those fancy ones you …

Make a Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer with MLX90614 IR Temperature Sensor

“When debugging an electronics circuit or testing a new hardware design, often times I tend to check if the components on the board are getting hot abnormally by touching them. And if something is messed up (which usually is in …

Project  Laser Harp

Laser Harp

“This is a musical instrument that uses MIDI communication, lasers, and photoresistors to generate sounds. Story To create this instrument, I took inspiration from other existing laser harp models, which however are very bulky and expensive. My goal was therefore …

Digital Level With Cross-Line Laser

“Hi everyone, today I’m going to show you how to make a digital level with optional integrated cross-line laser. About a year ago I created a digital multi-tool. While that tool does feature a lot of different modes, for …

Laserbeam-Figures

“This instruction will show you a simple construction to use a controlled laser beam for projecting nice figures on a wall. What does the system do ? On the shaft of each motor a small mirror is installed. I did it …

The Aperture Science Sentry Turret With an Arduino

“Ever since I first played Portal when it released on the Orange Box, I’ve always been obsessed with the game. The turrets in particular have remained my favorite characters in any game to date and I’ve always imagined …

Constant Current Laser Diode Driver Circuit Using OPA2350 OpAmp

“The voltage-controlled current source circuit can be used to drive a constant current into a signal or pump laser diode. This simple linear driver provides a cleaner drive current into a laser diode than switching PWM drivers. The basic circuit …