Frank Smith
Articles by Frank Smith
October 15, 2008
After the United Nations banned all blinding weapons in 1995, military and law enforcement agencies have been researching the use of non blinding laser weapons. The Laser Dazzler is the culmination of years of research and is now being deployed world wide.
The definition Wikipedia has for laser d...
October 16, 2008
While not doing all the things in this list may seem obvious, many people out there are still doing some or all of them out of ignorance, mistaken beliefs or just plain stupidity. Every person using lasers should read through this list and check that they don´t do each of these points.
If y...
October 16, 2008
With a good combination of music and laser lights, a night out at a dance venue can be exhilarating and leave you wanting more. There is one laser effect that can turn a good dance experience into an unforgettable one and that is audience scanning or crowd scanning.
Audience scanning is when a l...
October 16, 2008
Not so long ago tattoos were considered permanent and their removal resulted in scaring and unsightly blemishes. The only way to really effectively remove tattoos was to remove the skin that the tattoos were embedded on.
Thanks to recent improvements in laser technology and application, tattoos c...
October 15, 2008
Professional photographers working in laser photography use sophisticated lighting, equipment, cameras and accessories worth thousands of dollars to take brilliant laser photographs. Although good to have, none of this equipment is essential for taking basic and intermediate high quality laser photo...
October 16, 2008
The most asked question for any one owning a laser is "what is it used for?". The more powerful and costly the laser is, the more often and disbelievingly people as this question.
This question can be really infuriating to laser enthusiasts because it is normally comes after comments such as "wa...
September 18, 2008
Laser weapons were made famous by movies such as "Starwars" but until recently laser weapons have only belonged to the realm of science fiction. Recent innovations and improvements in laser technology have now made the development of real laser weapons possible. This article discusses how advanced and widespread laser weapons are and what form they are in.
September 18, 2008
Lasers and optics are capable of creating visually beautiful and breathtaking displays of light in venues ranging from raves and out door events to art galleries and museums. The most important and common optics used is called diffraction gratings.
September 18, 2008
Instructions and a step by step guide on how to make a laser projector
September 18, 2008
The applications for laser pointers and other portable lasers are numerous and range from avian dispersal and research to laser displays and warfare. One of the more mysterious and less understood applications is guiding bombs and missiles.
September 18, 2008
Burglaries are on the rise everywhere and home breakings are now an every day occurrence. Securing your home with an alarm system is now essential. In a few simple steps, this article with explain how to build a laser alarm system.
September 18, 2008
Birds are responsible every year for millions of dollars in crop and property damage and for putting the lives of motorists and air travelers at risk. There is clearly a need to control birds in a way that is not lethal to the birds or cause injury, that is safe and not a nuisance. Lasers are the ideal solution to this problem.
August 21, 2008
High power lasers are dangerous because they can burn your retina and cause permanent blindness in less than a second so laser safety glasses are an essential accessory. Using laser safety glasses though is not simple and there are limitations.
March 17, 2008
Details and information to clarify the misconceptions on lasers and aircraft.
March 11, 2008
Although high powered laser pointers and portable lasers are becoming more popular, very few people are aware of their applications. This article outlines and provides information on the most common applications.
March 11, 2008
A guide on the safety issues of high power laser pointers and portable lasers. Details on hazards and effective safety practices.
March 10, 2008
Blue lasers are much more expensive than green lasers. This article explains why there is such a big price difference between the two different colored lasers.
March 11, 2008
Although high powered laser pointers and portable lasers are becoming more popular, very few people are aware of their applications. This article outlines and provides information on the most common applications.
March 11, 2008
Doing experiments with green laser pointers can be both educational and a load of fun. This article provides an outline of a number of good experiments for green laser pointers.
March 11, 2008
The application of laser pointers in combat and war zones as a means of non lethal deterrent. Evidence and examples of laser pointers used as effective deterrent in both Iraq and Afghanistan.
March 11, 2008
Like any other market place, eBay has its share of both good and bad sellers, offering bargains and scams. One scam carried out by a small number of eBay sellers that is becoming increasingly common is high powered green laser pointers. This article will explain the scam, outline the dangers and suggest possible remedies to people who have been scammed.
March 10, 2008
One of the most common problems with laser pointers and portable lasers is dirty lens. Using the correct methods and equipment, dirty lens are very easy to clean.
March 10, 2008
There is nothing more frustrating in astronomy that than unsuccessfully trying to identifying an object in the night sky to a companion by waving your arms, pointing fingers, describing and gestulating. An elegant, simple and very effective solution to this problem is to use green lasers pointers to...
March 10, 2008
In the past buying a laser was simple and there were very few if any choices. You would invariably buy a cheap red laser pointer for just a few dollars. The only choice involved was the size. Small enough to fit on a key ring or pen sized. Now with the developments in laser technology and profusion of suppliers, buying the laser you need with out wasting a lot of money is becoming increasingly difficult and frustrating. This article lists the most common differences in lasers and tips on how to choose the laser you need.
March 10, 2008
Once of the biggest problems people face when buying lasers are sellers who sell shoddy lasers. Shoddy lasers have a number of problems that result in them being a waste of time and money.
March 10, 2008
Infrared lasers unlike most lasers are invisible. This gives them some unique applications and safety issues.
March 10, 2008
Gas lasers used to be the main laser of use and have now been replaced by the next generation of lasers, DPSS lasers. DPSS lasers have a number of significant advantages over gas lasers.