Underwhelmed by SpectraForum.com
Sheesh!
Some guy by the handle "maser" puts up a post trying to explain how ruby lasers work. First, he doesn't know the difference between a flashlight and a flashlamp. (Hint: if English isn't your primary language and you're trying to explain something technical, you better double and triple-check your volcabulary before you post.) But then he really goes off into left field. (Calls the output coupler an AR mirror? WTFBBQ?)
LaserBen manages to correct the most egregious mistakes in a follow-up post, but the original poster is clearly no expert on the subject and really had no business posting what he probably thought would end up being a sticky post on ruby lasers. If this is any indication of the "talent" on the board, I think I'll stick with PhotonLexicon. Why re-invent the wheel?
Adam