CALEM Anyone?

[Laserman532]

If you mean setting the record for the most powerful visible laser "in operation" at a LEM, then yes - you are the current record holder.

However, I should point out that Clandestiny did have a copper vapor laser in attendance at FLEM 4 last fall. I believe it was conservatively rated at around 120 watts, though Paul can certainly provide more details about this. Sadly, we didn't have any 3 phase power available to fire it up. We *did* get a chance to look (that is, drool) over the head though...

Adam

nice...very nice...has he ever fired it up? CLAN??? Fire that sucker up! Pics of course I'll accept "in operation" for now

[buffo]

nice...very nice...has he ever fired it up?

Oh yeah, he's fired it several times for shows he's done. But they're not all that practical... 1 hour warm-up time. Massive beam (1 inch diameter) so you can only blank it with scanners. Plus you need huge mirrors, so scan speed is around 8K tops.

But if you need to throw monsterously bright yellow-green beams across the top of an outdoor football stadium, it will certainly fit the bill!

I'll accept "in operation" for now

A title you are likely to hold for some time! Although we might have enough power to fire one of Paul's CVL's at SELEM, we don't really have anything safe to aim it at. (Everything inside the theater is out of the question... We'd start a fire in no time.) Outside might be an option, but with the Charlotte International airport being that close, I wouldn't want to chance it. (Even if we did file for an FAA letter.)

Oh yeah, Paul also said that when he uses one of these beasts outside, in addition to notifying the FAA he also has to contact the Air Force Space Command office in Colorado! He gives them dates, times, location, and direction of firing info and they tell him yes or no... (Makes sense when you can put that much power into the sky that enough of it might make it to low earth orbit altitude and cause a potential problem with a satelite's imaging system...)

Adam

[carlos3621]

how much is that beast going for ?

[Laserman532]

25k includes design and for 5k more I'll throw in a projector. Search COBRA YAG FOR SALE THREAD FOR PICTURES.

Is this the part where you say..."Why when I can get a wart remover v-burner from......for ........."

What the hell...just for you...20K

And as so not to thread jack...Keeping on the subject...You could take it to CaLEM

[clandestiny]

Well, based on this thread- and some phone calls, and pm discussion, it would appear that a cvl demonstration would be in order
for the next Flem meet. My schedule permitting- hopefully after August.

We'll need some welding shields and concrete blocks.


BTW, Adam, Quit pushing lasermans buttons. If the poor guy wants to claim record to 43 watts visible dont worry about it.

He probably just bumped his head or something. Besides we have a pool going- - on who will be the next lexicon member to
go off the deep end- Laserman has already been red flagged 3 to 1 , but I didn't pick him- so we'll let him slide for now-

For the record I picked Banthai , the international laser sensation

[Laserman532]

HEY CLAN!!! I guess you are gonna make me actually turn it up, I was only running at 35 amps (single phase aircooled I might add) I could go to 40 amps and show you at least 60 watts, but I'll hold on to that measley 43 watt record UNTIL IT IS BEAT!!!

OBTW Adam, make sure you make it a 4 day event so he has time to warm up that beast Park the gas cylinder trucks outside. Now all you have to decide is who will bring in the forklift, mine fits in the back of a Yugo.

Ladies and Gentlemen...The record for a single laser at a LEM STANDS at 42.7 watts With photographic evidence

Hey clan...how ya gonna measure that beam...it certainly wont fit into a Laserwizzard Oh yeah...I want to see it scanning too! this is a light show forum ya know

The gauntlet has been thrown DOWN BITCHES!!!

[Laserman532]

Oh Clan, I found this special CVL laser operators suit on ebay.

Adam, Better start notifying the Galactic Federation that Clan is about to launch his big bad la-Z-er into space and all alien traffic has to be rerouted for the next 6 parcects. Start notification now because at the speed of light we want to notify everyone in at least this galaxy about the demonstration

[clandestiny]

Oh Clan, I found this special CVL laser operators suit on ebay.

Adam, Better start notifying the Galactic Federation that Clan is about to launch his big bad la-Z-er into space and all alien traffic has to be rerouted for the next 6 parcects. Start notification now because at the speed of light we want to notify everyone in at least this galaxy about the demonstration

LMAO Very good. Very good Pat indeed. Finally someone who can enjoy some good humour around here-
LOL

Seriously though, you did mention a good point- I do have to dig out a custom head ( pulsed laser calorimeter ) when measurements are needed.

On some of my largest units ( over 75ish watts ) -I never had a reason or desire to measure output.
Output figures had been determined via unit instrumentation and and extensive daily operational logs supplied
with the units from pervious service.

In Practicality, anything I have over 45 watts has no real purpose in the display arena. I just couldnt pass them up
when they became available.

BTW-

I just picked up Soforene in the pool. He's long overdue for meltdown. One of my favorite posters, but he's just
not pulling his weight anymore. Used to change avitars daily, now if we are lucky- once a week- he's on the verge

Unless olde Laserman looses it LOL

[clandestiny]

HEY CLAN!!! I guess you are gonna make me actually turn it up, I was only running at 35 amps (single phase aircooled I might add) I could go to 40 amps and show you at least 60 watts, but I'll hold on to that measley 43 watt record UNTIL IT IS BEAT!!!

OBTW Adam, make sure you make it a 4 day event so he has time to warm up that beast Park the gas cylinder trucks outside. Now all you have to decide is who will bring in the forklift, mine fits in the back of a Yugo.

Ladies and Gentlemen...The record for a single laser at a LEM STANDS at 42.7 watts With photographic evidence

Hey clan...how ya gonna measure that beam...it certainly wont fit into a Laserwizzard Oh yeah...I want to see it scanning too! this is a light show forum ya know

The gauntlet has been thrown DOWN BITCHES!!!

LMOA Very Good Mr Pat, Very good indeed-

I will place a bid on that operators suit you found- Thanks

LMAO

[clandestiny]

OBTW Adam, make sure you make it a 4 day event so he has time to warm up that beast Park the gas cylinder trucks outside. Now all you have to decide is who will bring in the forklift, mine fits in the back of a Yugo.

Unfortunately , AHH -hem, ( clears throat ) - - .... there is a bit of truth in those statements