Homebuilt Ruby Laser

Very good results! I'm building also a ruby laser( but using a 40x8 mm rod with 2 helical flashlamp). I would ask you some questions: Are the mirrors curved or plane? What do you use to charge the capacitors?
I have all the parts to start except the power supply, do you think that a rectified NST could work to provide 1250v?
Thanks

Thank you.

My HR is curved with a focal length of several meters. I use a 550 volt AC transformer. When rectified, this provides about 775 volts DC. Being able to use your NST will depend on many variables - I need some information before I can answer this question. Please contact me through my 'inbox' or on my "channel" page.

can it kill?

The energy storage capacitors will kill like a loaded gun!

Very impressive results considering you used a 1064 OC. I'll have to try that one myself. What are the dimensions of the rod you used?

Thanks

The active length is 8cm. I think the 1064 works because I'm pumping with more energy than is needed for this rod.

Unbelievable ! What were your capacitance and inductance values?

Capacitance is 1500uF.

Inductance was all trial and error, so I'm not sure of value.

Thank you for your compliments

No special equipment. Just a Canon Power Shot A540 and a tripod. Lots of trial and error.

Thank you for the invite. I'll check this out.