Comment by samus
1 month ago
40W is scary strong for a laser. Almost like a nuke compared to a firecracker[0]:
> 5 milliwatts is wimpy. We can do better.
A 1-watt laser is an extremely dangerous thing. It’s not just powerful enough to blind you—it’s capable of burning skin and setting things on fire. Obviously, they’re not legal for consumer purchase in the US.
Just kidding! You can pick one up for $300[1].
I imagine it's not a continuous output laser, hunting mosquitoes with one would be insane.
If it can hurt a mosquito, it is also not something I'd want to hit by eye.
But cool! pew pew!